Security Operations Center Analyst

IonQ, Inc. is the world's leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve complex problems. They are seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, while also contributing to the development of security processes and tooling.ResponsibilitiesMonitor SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, cloud security, and email security alerts for potential threats or abnormal activityTriage, validate, and investigate security alerts; identify false positives; escalate or resolve incidents as appropriatePerform in-depth analysis of suspicious activity and correlate logs across multiple systems to determine root cause, scope, and impactExecute containment and remediation actions such as host isolation, account lockdown, IOC blocking, vulnerability mitigation, and post-recovery validationConduct proactive threat hunting based on threat intelligence, behavioral patterns, or hypothesis-driven analysisSupport forensic data collection and examination (endpoint artifacts, system logs, cloud audit logs, etc.)Analyze suspicious files, scripts, URLs, and domains using sandboxing, tooling, and threat intelligence sourcesRecommend and contribute to improvements in SIEM rules, detections, automation workflows, and security playbooksParticipate in incident response activities, including documentation, communication with stakeholders, and post-incident reviewsMonitor and maintain the health and accuracy of security tooling, connectors, and log ingestion pipelinesHelp improve security processes, policies, and standards as part of a growing teamMaintain clear, organized case notes and produce reports when neededOpportunity to help shape a growing SOC and influence detection engineering, automation, and incident response processesSkills1–3+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations environmentHands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Splunk, CrowdStrike, etc.)Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and/or macOS internals; identity security; authentication flows; and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)Familiarity with threat landscape, threat intelligence workflows, and MITRE ATT&CKAbility to write basic queries or scripts (KQL, SPL, PowerShell, Python, etc.)Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting skills and a structured approach to incident handlingClear communication skills and the ability to document technical findings concisely and accuratelyA commitment to doing work the right way — following sound processes, documenting thoroughly, and maintaining a high standard for quality and security operationsA genuine desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve as the environment, tools, and challenges evolveExperience with the Microsoft security stack (Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint/XDR, Entra ID Protection)Experience with threat hunting, detection tuning, or security automationCertifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-200, AZ-500, GCIH/GCED/GCIA, or equivalentExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth tech environmentsBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansMatching 401KUnlimited PTO and paid holidaysParental/adoption leaveLegal insuranceHome technology stipendCompany OverviewIONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://ionq.com.



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