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.

Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Company: Upwork

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Upwork Inc connects businesses with global AI-enabled talent across various contingent work types. The company offers the Upwork Marketplace and Lifted, providing solutions for enterprise organizations to source, manage, and pay talent. Upwork facilitates over $30 billion in transactions and aims to create economic opportunities in every era of work.

Go (Golang) Software Engineer - Developer Tooling and Containers

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. They are hiring a Go Golang Software Engineer to work on a new open source developer experience tool, aiming to improve developer workflows and productivity. The role requires experience with Go, Linux system-level fundamentals, and containers, and offers a distributed work environment with opportunities for international travel.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their growing team. The company values diversity, offers career development opportunities, and has a distributed work environment.

Senior Software Engineer - Platform (Money Movement)

Company: Branch

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Branch is a fintech company on a mission to empower workers with financial freedom. They provide free financial services to working Americans and focus on building inclusive, transparent, and frictionless products. The company values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and offers a remote-first work environment with competitive benefits.

Sales Onboarding Program Manager

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

This job description outlines a Sales Onboarding Program Manager role requiring experience in sales enablement, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven program development. The position involves designing scalable onboarding curricula, creating reporting systems, and delivering impactful learning experiences. Figma offers competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities for qualified candidates.

Senior Product Designer II, Customer Journey - Platform

Company: HubSpot

Location: USA

Posted Dec 01, 2025

The job posting for HubSpot's Platform UX Team emphasizes the importance of detail, cohesion, and scalability in designing systems that impact millions of users. The role involves cross-product problem-solving, systems thinking, AI and data integration, and collaboration across functions. The company values transparency, growth mindset, and a bold inclusive culture.

Senior Software Engineer - Platform (Ledger)

Company: Branch

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Branch is a fintech company on a mission to empower workers with financial freedom. They provide free financial services to working Americans and focus on building inclusive, transparent, and frictionless products. The company values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and offers a remote-first work environment with competitive benefits.

Head of Talent Development

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration and are building a Talent Development function to enhance leadership and people management practices in their remote setting. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Software Engineer - Back End Leaning (Tech Lead Level)

Company: Synthesia

Location: Europe

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Synthesia is an AI video communications platform that simplifies video production for businesses. It enables large organizations to create, collaborate, and share high-quality videos efficiently. The company is trusted by leading brands and has a strong engineering team building enterprise-grade SaaS products.

Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. They are hiring a Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to work on embedded Linux systems in IoT, automotive, and aviation. The role involves designing and implementing software for various CPU architectures, collaborating with a distributed team, and reviewing code. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning budget, and other benefits.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Company: Upwork

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Upwork is a global work marketplace connecting businesses with skilled professionals. The company offers a hybrid workforce solutions team and Kubernetes-based infrastructure. The Senior DevOps Engineer role involves working on Kubernetes and edge infrastructure, requiring experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and web proxies.

Visual Designer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software, is hiring Visual Designers for Brand and Design Systems. The role involves working remotely in the EMEA region to evolve brand guidelines, apply them to communications materials, UI design systems, and graphic design for digital products. The company offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance program, and the opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.

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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