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 AI Engineer

Company: Apollo.io

Location: India

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The text describes a Senior AI Engineer role at Apollo, focusing on building advanced AI systems using Large Language Models (LLMs) and intelligent agents. The role involves working on critical capabilities such as AI Assistant, Autonomous AI Agents, Deep Research Agents, Conversational Assistant, Semantic Search, Search Personalization, and AI Power Automation features. The mission is to leverage Apollo's massive scale data and cutting-edge AI to understand and predict user behaviors, personalize experiences, and optimize the customer journey through intelligent automation.

Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Gusto is seeking a forward-thinking technical leader to shape the next generation of their compute Kubernetes and networking service mesh platforms. The role involves defining the long-term vision for how services run and communicate at Gusto, ensuring reliability, scalability, and developer delight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure platform or site reliability engineering, deep expertise in Kubernetes and service mesh technologies, and a strong bias toward action.

Member of Technical Staff, Backend Engineer - API

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Backend team at Runway, working on AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. The company is open to hiring remote candidates across North America and Europe, with offices in major cities. The technical stack includes TypeScript, AWS, Python, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and more. The position offers the opportunity to work with a world-class engineering team, own the full API lifecycle, and improve performance and reliability.

Staff DevOps Engineer

Company: Hostaway

Location: Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Hostaway is a market-leading SaaS scaleup transforming the vacation rental industry. They are seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Engineering group and help keep their systems secure, reliable, and enable fast iteration for developers. The role involves collaborating across multiple teams, shaping technical strategy, leading architectural design, and driving initiatives across core engineering topics.

Trading Operations Associate

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company that aims to accelerate global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer various products and services, and are committed to security, education, and client support. The Operations & Trade Support Associate role is critical for smooth daily functioning, trade execution, operational processes, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

People Analytics & Data Consultant

Company: Netwrix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The job description highlights a strategic role in HR analytics and data storytelling, emphasizing global compensation strategies and a culture of innovation and excellence. It outlines key responsibilities like transforming HR data into actionable insights, leading compensation programs, and collaborating with executives. The company promotes values such as customer focus, transparency, and continuous learning, while offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Applied Research Lead - Model Scaling

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist to lead pretraining efforts for their next-generation multimodal models. The role requires 4+ years of ML experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity. The company offers competitive salaries and strives to recruit diverse talent.

Applied Research Lead - Reinforcement Learning

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist to lead efforts in applying reinforcement learning techniques to improve the quality and controllability of their models. The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity. The company offers a competitive salary range of $280,000 to $380,000.

SOC 2 Assessor

Company: TestPros

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

TestPros is a successful IT services company established in 1988, offering a wide range of services including cybersecurity, compliance, testing, and quality assurance. They are seeking an expert-level SOC 2 auditor to join their team on a part-time basis.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: UK

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in the UK for the Detection & Response Engineering team. The role involves building advanced security tools, conducting detection research, and automating response processes using Go, TypeScript, Python, and the Grafana observability stack. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, knowledge of security concepts, and experience with public clouds, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Spain

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in Spain. The role involves building advanced security tools and processes, collaborating with teams, and contributing to the security community. The ideal candidate has significant experience in software engineering, security concepts, and cloud systems.

Senior AI Engineer - Poe

Company: Quora

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Quora is a remote-first company with a mission to grow the world's collective intelligence. They have two platforms: Quora, a global knowledge sharing platform, and Poe, a platform providing access to various AI language models. They are seeking a talented AI Engineer to join the Poe team and work on cutting-edge applied LLM projects.

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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