Cyber Systems Operations Specialists Jobs

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Cyber Systems Operations Specialists are at the frontline of protecting enterprise assets, blending real‑time monitoring with AI‑driven threat detection. The surge in ransomware, supply‑chain attacks, and zero‑day exploits has pushed organizations to double down on SOC capabilities, making these roles more critical and competitive than ever.

Within the field, specialists split into focused tracks: SOC Analyst (Tier 1‑2), Incident Responder, Threat Hunter, Security Automation Engineer, and Digital Forensics Analyst. Typical day‑to‑day duties include ingesting SIEM alerts, orchestrating SOAR playbooks, hunting for stealthy adversaries, automating response workflows, or dissecting compromised systems to recover evidence.

Because compensation hinges on tool proficiency, shift patterns, and certification levels, salary transparency is essential. Open pay data lets specialists benchmark against peers, negotiate fair packages, and plan skill investments that align with market demand.

Senior Software Engineer - Ads Experimentation Platform

Company: Reddit

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Reddit primarily generates revenue through advertising and is working towards building a massive business to fund its mission. The Ads Experimentation Platform team builds tools for engineers and scientists to test new products and verify ideas in the ads marketplace. The team is committed to building scalable and flexible pacing infrastructures to improve market efficiency and budget-aware testing capacity.

Senior Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical seeks a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to drive automation and innovation in open-source technologies, offering global collaboration, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Growth Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is seeking an experienced Growth Engineer to join their team and take ownership of their marketing technology stack, data architecture, and infrastructure. The role involves designing and scaling systems that power marketing automation, lifecycle marketing, and data-driven growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, data, and the use of technology in marketing, and will thrive in an environment that emphasizes ownership, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Engineering

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Trase Systems is an AI company founded in 2023 that empowers enterprise leaders to deploy, manage, and optimize AI solutions. They specialize in AI agents and have topped the Hugging Face GAIA Leaderboard. The company is seeking a backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure.

Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a rewarding career working with the best people in technology, building container images and contributing to open source projects. The company values collaboration, diversity, and knowledge sharing.

Software Engineer - OpenStack

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is hiring a Software Engineer for their OpenStack Engineering team, working on Charmed OpenStack and Ceph. The role requires a Python software developer with experience in automating infrastructure as code and working with distributed systems.

Public Cloud Project Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager to manage key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, and various benefits.

Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Taxes & Bookkeeping

Company: Found

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Found is a company supporting self-employed individuals with tools for financial management and security. They are seeking a Senior FullStack Engineer to enhance their bookkeeping and invoicing systems while offering competitive compensation, equity, and flexible work arrangements. The role involves collaborating on product development and improving technical operations.

Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is hiring Rust Engineering Leads to drive adoption of Rust in their open-source projects and platforms like Ubuntu. The role involves designing software, advocating for Rust, and collaborating globally in a distributed environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Lead Senior Compliance Associate

Company: Kraken

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Kraken promotes its mission-driven culture, global crypto expertise, and commitment to innovation and compliance. The text highlights opportunities for experienced professionals, emphasizes industry-leading standards, and showcases diversity and inclusion efforts in hiring practices.

Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical, a leading open-source provider, offers an Engineering Manager role with global collaboration opportunities, emphasizing innovation, remote work, and professional growth. The position highlights technical leadership, cloud infrastructure optimization, and a supportive work environment with benefits like travel, learning budgets, and competitive compensation.

Partner Sales Manager - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical promotes itself as a leading open source provider with widespread enterprise adoption and global collaboration. The text highlights growth opportunities, key partnerships, and a job opening for a Partner Sales Manager with HPE, emphasizing innovation and open source capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Cyber Systems Operations Specialists?
Entry‑level SOC Analysts can expect $55,000–$70,000 annually, mid‑level analysts $70,000–$90,000, senior incident responders $90,000–$120,000, and lead threat hunters or security operations managers $120,000–$160,000, depending on region and on‑call expectations.
Which skills and certifications are required for these roles?
Core skills include SIEM administration (Splunk, ArcSight), SOAR platform use (Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, IBM Resilient), scripting (Python, PowerShell), threat hunting techniques, and network forensics. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH, CISSP, CEH, and SANS SEC400 are highly valued.
Is remote work common for Cyber Systems Operations Specialists?
Many SOC and incident‑response positions offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, but they often require a 24/7 on‑call rotation, so candidates should be prepared for shift work, weekend coverage, and rapid response to global threats.
What career progression paths exist within this field?
Typical growth moves from SOC Analyst to Senior SOC Analyst, then to Lead Incident Responder or Threat Hunting Manager, and eventually to Director of Security Operations or Chief Information Security Officer, each step demanding deeper technical expertise and leadership skills.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Cyber Systems Operations Specialists?
AI/ML‑powered detection, automated playbook orchestration, cloud‑native security operations, integration of DevSecOps practices, and heightened focus on supply‑chain and third‑party risk monitoring are redefining both the tools and tactics used by specialists.

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