[Remote] Associate SOC Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Expel is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting customers by thinking like attackers. As an Associate SOC Analyst, you will investigate alerts, analyze threats, and collaborate with teams to enhance security measures. Responsibilities Analyze and investigate alerts to identify, assess, and respond to potential threats Collaborate with teammates and customer security teams to remediate incidents and strengthen defenses Conduct threat hunts and root-cause analysis to uncover attacker activity Take ownership of alert triage through the entire lifecycle—from detection to resolution Constantly look for ways to improve how we detect, defend, and deliver for our customers Participate in 24x7 rotational coverage, because attackers don’t sleep Skills Integrity, curiosity, and a client-first mindset Strong written communication, you can adapt tone and detail whether you're messaging a teammate or writing a customer report A fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, operating systems, and common network protocols Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, including command-line familiarity Awareness of cloud applications (O365, Okta) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with detection and response tools like SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS A curiosity about attacker techniques, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and how defenders can outsmart them 1–2 years of IT or security experience is preferred, but if you've got passion, potential, and a compelling story, we want to hear it Benefits Unlimited PTO Work location flexibility Up to 24 weeks of parental leave Really excellent health benefits Company Overview Expel is a security operations provider that offers managed detection and response, remediation, phishing support, and threat hunting. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is