[Hiring] Senior Security Operations Analyst @Newfold Digital

Role Description

The Security Operations Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, analysis, and investigation of security threats across enterprise systems and networks. The role triages and responds to security alerts and incidents, working both independently and in collaboration with senior analysts on known or suspected threats.

The analyst supports incident response, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis activities in alignment with established security best practices and control frameworks. This includes:

• Identifying anomalies and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Contributing to the improvement of detection and response processes.
• Working shifts and participating in on-call rotations to support global operations and ensure continuous security monitoring coverage.

General duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering security reports and metrics to support operational awareness and leadership decision-making.
• Identifying and supporting mitigation of information security risks, including evaluating projects and initiatives for alignment with security requirements, policies, and standards.
• Supporting internal and external audits by collecting and analyzing evidence, assessing control effectiveness, and ensuring adherence to established security frameworks and policies.
• Tracking and managing remediation activities, including corrective action plans and audit findings, ensuring timely resolution of identified security issues.
• Identifying, investigating, and responding to security incidents, including analyzing root cause and impact to contain threats and reduce organizational risk.
• Maintaining and supporting security tools, controls, and monitoring capabilities to ensure effective detection and response.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving threat-informed detections and automated response playbooks.
• Monitoring systems and security telemetry for violations, vulnerabilities, and anomalous activity.
• Analyzing and applying threat intelligence to enhance detection, response, and situational awareness.
• Identifying and supporting onboarding and validation of security telemetry to ensure effective detection and visibility.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support incident response, remediation, and security improvements.
• Assisting in the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions to support detection, monitoring, and response capabilities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field is desirable.
• Industry-recognized certifications are a plus and may include:
  • CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
  • Microsoft SC-200
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Relevant cloud or security vendor certifications (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, endpoint, or cloud security platforms)

Requirements

• Working knowledge of security controls including access control, authentication, encryption, system integrity, and logging as applied to security monitoring and detection.
• Experience with security operations including monitoring, incident response, and incident management procedures.
• Ability to develop, modify, and maintain threat detection rules within SIEM platforms.
• Understanding of security telemetry, including log collection and ingestion.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), identity systems (e.g., Active Directory), and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS).
• Experience with endpoint, network, and host-based security tools including EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to analyze and correlate data across multiple security and telemetry sources.
• Experience applying security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with malware analysis, network forensics, and digital forensics concepts and tools.
• Ability to assess security threats and implement timely mitigations under pressure.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with security platforms and tools including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence tools.
• Experience with cloud security monitoring and native security services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OCI is a plus.
• Familiarity with security-focused frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for detection, response, and vulnerability management is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and apply threat intelligence to support detection, investigation, and response activities.
• Experience developing or working with automated response workflows and playbooks (SOAR).
• Typically requires 5–7+ years of experience in security operations or related disciplines.

Company Description

Newfold Digital is a leading web technology company serving millions of customers globally. Our customers know us through our robust portfolio of brands, including Bluehost, HostGator, Domain.com, Network Solutions, Register.com, and Web.com. We help customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results.

With our extensive product offerings and personalized support, we take pride in collaborating with our customers to serve their online presence needs. The strength of our company lives in the intersection of our people, our customers, and our brands.