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

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents in alignment with incident response protocols.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts.
• Perform log analysis, host-based, and network forensic investigations to identify threats.
• Administer and maintain security tools such as SOAR, SIEM, Anti-Virus, and similar platforms.
• Fine-tune incident detection and alert-triggering rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Analyze and improve security measures by assessing and updating policies, configurations, and procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness by tracking emerging threats, attack patterns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• 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 FortiSOAR, FortiSIEM, and FortiAnalyzer. Understanding and building playbooks in SOAR in Json/Jinja experience 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, PowerShell) 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.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$145,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Benefits

Fortinet offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Application Instructions

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