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Senior Security Operations Analyst (Detection & Response)

Point Digital Finance, Inc.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Information Security
Salary
$151,050 - $166,950
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, SOC, or detection engineering
  • Hands-on experience running or actively participating in an on-call / incident-response rotation
  • Strong SIEM skills — authoring and tuning detections, correlation rules, and dashboards
  • Practical cloud security experience in AWS and Google Workspace
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate and contain incidents end to end
  • Working knowledge of vulnerability management and coordinating remediation
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience using AI/LLMs for security analysis
  • Experience in a regulated financial-services or fintech environment
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCED, GIAC, CySA+, Security+, or AWS Security Specialty)
  • Experience standing up detection & response practices from an early or greenfield state
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Operations Analyst (Detection & Response) at Point, you will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and containing security threats in a regulated consumer-finance environment. This role involves engineering detections, automating responses, and managing vulnerabilities, while also contributing to the development of a modern detection and response practice. You will work closely with the security lead and participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring the security of financial data for homeowners.

Benefits
  • Generous health benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Unlimited paid time off and 10 company holidays
  • Flexible remote and onsite work options
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Equity opportunities
  • 401K retirement plans, life insurance, and disability coverage
Things to weigh
  • Remote position but candidates near Palo Alto preferred for in-person collaboration
  • Role is high-visibility with immediate impact, but requires handling on-call duties
  • No specific salary range mentioned beyond market tiers for certain locations
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