[Remote] Senior Security Operations Analyst at Vanta

United States

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$139,000 – $164,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Information SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5 years of experience in an information security role, demonstrating a first-principles approach to investigations and the ability to drive decisions using frameworks. They should have experience writing and responding to detections in cloud-native and remote-first environments, proficiency in utilizing security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and email security, and the ability to prioritize response based on severity and risk. Furthermore, candidates are expected to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, high initiative, problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

The Senior Security Operations Analyst will configure, maintain, and monitor security alerts and escalations from various tools and platforms, monitor and distill global threat intelligence trends, lead and drive incident response from detection to resolution, conduct incident root cause analysis and recommend preventative actions, configure new alerts based on trends or threat hunts, identify and implement new processes within the security operations program, respond to internal security-related questions and requests from Vanta’ns, provide security and/or privacy expertise to support multiple teams, support any function requiring security expertise, update and maintain documentation, playbooks, and investigation write-ups.

Skills

Security tools
Security infrastructure
Security alerts monitoring
Threat intelligence
Security incident response
Security policies
Security compliance
Cross-functional collaboration
Security analysis
Security monitoring

Vanta

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

About Vanta

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with achieving SOC 2 compliance. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform the compliance process, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations while enhancing their security posture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$343.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage
Flexible & Remote Work
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO
Health & Wellness
401(k)

Risks

Emerging competitors like ComplyCube could challenge Vanta's market position.
Healthcare data breaches may increase demand for more robust security measures.
Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards evolve significantly.

Differentiation

Vanta automates up to 90% of audit preparation, reducing compliance costs significantly.
The platform offers real-time insights, enhancing trust and streamlining security reviews.
Vanta's HITRUST e1 solution automates 80% of requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Upsides

Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Partnership with HITRUST enhances Vanta's credibility in the healthcare sector.
Rising demand for automated compliance solutions supports Vanta's market expansion.

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