Cyber Operations Analyst

At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems, moving fast, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Bartner Peer Insights and IDC Market Scape – but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you!

Our mission is simple:
End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Cyber Operations Analyst to be part of making that happen.

Location:

Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA (hybrid role)
About

The Role The Cyber Operations Analyst manages incoming security incidents and works within the Security Operations team and Enterprise Security & Risk Management to provide post-incident remediation activities.

Responsibilities Analyze incoming security events based on different data points, networks, endpoints, and log sources expediently, consistently, and accurately. Leverage internal documentation and system/application owners to identify correlations in the company’s environment to determine if behavior is expected.

Prioritize medium to complex incoming events based on SLO (Service Level Object) determined by business using own expertise and judgement. Escalates issues as needed.

Support complex investigations within areas of expertise and leverage security knowledge to engage the other experts within other disciplines to resolve matters appropriately.

Prioritize task work according to understood and implied priorities

Conduct quality reviews on incoming and outgoing tickets, security engagements, and at a system level looking for areas of improvement. Provide recommendations to management based on findings.

Exercise security expertise using the development platform to elevate more precise signal with minimal noise.

About You You have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and a strong interest in security operations. You're curious, analytical, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy solving problems, investigating issues, and communicating your findings clearly and effectively.

What You'll Bring:

Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.

Basic knowledge of macOS and Windows operating systems.

Understanding of networking fundamentals and basic firewall concepts.

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and cloud-based services.

Understanding of core cybersecurity principles and security fundamentals.

Basic knowledge of Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and their role in threat detection.

Ability to distinguish between critical and non-critical security events.

General awareness of how Agentic AI is leveraged within a Security Operations Center (SOC).Key Competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical and non-technical information.

Analytical thinker who uses logic and sound judgment to investigate issues, identify root causes, and uncover potential risks.

Naturally curious and proactive in seeking information from multiple sources to solve problems and improve outcomes.

Strong attention to detail and ability to look beyond the obvious when evaluating security events and alerts.

Qualifications University degree, college diploma, industry certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
0-2 years of relevant cybersecurity, IT, or security operations experience.

Basic understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Understanding of the incident response lifecycle and key response activities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Passion for cybersecurity and a desire to build a career in security operations.

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