Tier 1 Security Operations Center Analyst

Security Operations Center Analyst (Tier 1) - 100% remote (EST hours)

Optomi, in partnership with a multi-industry global client is looking to as a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to their growing team! The ideal SOC Analyst candidate needs to come with at least 1 year experience working in a SOC handling Tier 1 alerts (initial triaging, filtering through false positives, escalations, etc.).

This junior role is ideal for someone with hands-on investigation experience who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to level up their incident response capabilities.

You’ll be responsible for triaging security alerts, supporting incident response workflows, and escalating complex issues to senior analysts. This is a remote role that operates on Eastern Standard Time.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and investigate Tier 1 security alerts and incident tickets
• Perform initial triage and escalate more complex cases to Tier 2 as needed
• Document, track, and assemble clear incident reports across multiple event types
• Support the ongoing development and refinement of the incident response plan
• Work closely with MSSP teams to ensure cohesive security operations
• Contribute to automation efforts using Python or similar tooling (where applicable)
• Represent the Security team professionally when engaging with internal stakeholders
• Follow established security procedures and maintain compliance with organizational policies

What You Bring

• Experience managing and investigating security incident tickets
• Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Exposure to automation tools or scripting (Python preferred)
• Professional, composed communication style suitable for a business environment
• Self-motivated, proactive mindset with strong follow-through
• Security certifications or hands-on incident response experience is a plus