Security Operations Expert

Security Operations Expert – $120,000-$145,000

ISC2 East Bay Chapter is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Security Operations Expert. This full‑time role will operate within our SOC team, managing security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and system administration of critical security tools. The position requires fine‑tuning detection rules and enhancing incident detection workflows.

Important – Please send your resume directly to Kimberly Harbin at  and mention that you are applying in response to the job post on ISC2 East Bay Chapter’s website.

Job Description

• Security monitoring & incident response
  :
  Monitor and respond to security incidents in alignment with incident response protocols.
• Vulnerability assessments & remediation:
  Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts.
• Log analysis & forensics:
  Perform log analysis, host‑based and network forensic investigations to identify threats.
• Tool administration:
  Administer and maintain security tools such as SOAR, SIEM, Anti‑Virus, and similar platforms.
• Detection engineering:
  Fine‑tune incident detection and alert‑triggering rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Policy & procedures:
  Analyze and improve security measures by assessing and updating policies, configurations, and procedures.
• Threat intelligence:
  Maintain situational awareness by tracking emerging threats, attack patterns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Reporting:
  Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Continuous improvement:
  Contribute to the SOC’s continuous improvement by refining workflows, automation, and system integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.
• Hands‑on experience administering and configuring security tools such as Forti
  
  SOAR, Forti
  
  SIEM, and Forti Analyzer; experience building SOAR playbooks in JSON/Jinja is preferred.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, fine‑tuning alerting rules, and managing SIEM/EDR systems.
• Proficiency in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, Power Shell) for task automation and tool customization.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for rapid issue resolution under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and executive audiences.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $120,000–$145,000. Fortinet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and a comprehensive leave program. Additional equity and bonus eligibility are available as per company policy.

Wage ranges are based on market, job type, level, and candidate factors. Exact salary offers will be determined at the time of hiring based on subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the company’s discretion.

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