*MUST BE LOCATED IN THE U.S. IN OR NEAR THE ALPHARETTA, GA AREA*

Security is tough. Trying to get users to do the right thing, trying to get software developers to write better code, trying to explain for the thirty-eighth time the control the auditors want you to implement isn’t supported in the application you’re using are all run of the mill obstacles. And that’s just Monday morning before you’ve been able to sit down and review your IDS and SIEM alerts, do forensics on a couple PC’s you’re curious about, or review the outbound firewall policies you meant to get to last week.
At Sierra-Cedar, we’ve got some difficult challenges and need your help to solve them. We’re looking for someone who not only embraces those challenges but has the tenacity and finesse to pull it off spectacularly. Think you’re good with security now? We’ll challenge you to be better. If that statement makes your heart beat a little faster, then yes, you’re fit to be one of us.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts while maintaining and enhancing the security infrastructure. The successful candidate will serve as both a frontline security analyst and a technical security engineer, ensuring comprehensive protection of our organization’s digital assets.
Note: This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 security operations environment and may include on-call responsibilities as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
• SOC Experience: Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment with daily incident response and alert investigation
• Technical Foundation: Strong expertise in operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), networking protocols, applications, and core information security principles
• Security Architecture: Demonstrated experience with security system design, implementation, and maintenance
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership
• Scripting Proficiency: 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following: PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other shell scripting languages
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Location: Must already be living in the United States

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Endpoint Forensics: Experience in endpoint forensics and incident investigation roles
• High Availability Environments: Experience operating in datacenter, service provider, AWS, or similar high availability environments
• Advanced Scripting: 3+ years of experience with automation and advanced scripting techniques

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Splunk Experience: Hands-on experience with Splunk (a plus but not required)
• Cloud Platforms: Advanced experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure)
• DevSecOps: Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security

Please refer the Job description for details