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SecOps Engineer - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security
Location
Remote
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma + 5 years of experience or BS/BA + 2 years of experience
  • 2–5 years of experience in security operations, SIEM engineering, or related fields
  • Hands-on experience with at least one SIEM platform
  • Exposure to detection engineering or SOC workflows
  • Experience working with log data and security telemetry
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
  • SIEM vendor certifications (Splunk, Google SecOps, Elastic, etc.)
  • SOAR vendor certifications (Splunk SOAR, XSOAR, Fusion, SentinelOne HyperAutomation, Torq, Tines)
  • Observability vendor certifications (Cribl, Onum, Databahn, Dynatrace, Datadog)
What the job really is

The SecOps Engineer at GuidePoint Security is responsible for implementing, optimizing, and supporting security operations technologies, particularly focusing on SIEM platforms and detection engineering. This role involves hands-on technical activities, including log onboarding, data quality assurance, and automation, while working under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer will also contribute to client engagements, architecture assessments, and incident response strategies.

Benefits
  • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions)
  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Things to weigh
  • Up to 10% travel required
  • Sedentary work with substantial wrist and hand movement for a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • Close visual acuity required for extensive reading and viewing computer terminals for a minimum of 8 hours a day
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