Associate SOC Analyst

Expel is seeking an Associate SOC Analyst to join their Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service. As part of the team, you will be responsible for analyzing and investigating alerts, collaborating with teams, conducting threat hunts, and taking ownership of alert triage through the entire lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate alerts to identify, assess, and respond to potential threats.
• Collaborate with teammates and customer security teams to remediate incidents and strengthen defenses.
• Conduct threat hunts and root-cause analysis to uncover attacker activity.
• Take ownership of alert triage through the entire lifecycle—from detection to resolution.
• Constantly look for ways to improve how we detect, defend, and deliver for our customers.
• Participate in 24x7 rotational coverage.

Requirements

• Integrity, curiosity, and a client-first mindset.
• Strong written communication.
• Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, operating systems, and common network protocols.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, including command-line familiarity.
• Awareness of cloud applications (O365, Okta) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with detection and response tools like SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS.
• Curiosity about attacker techniques, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and how defenders can outsmart them.
• 1–2 years of IT or security experience is preferred.

Salary $85,000 – $90,000 USD annually + 20% bonus (paid quarterly) & equity.

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