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 - Backend

Company: Synack

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Synack is a Penetration Testing as a Service platform that discovers assets, tests for vulnerabilities, and provides continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management. They have uncovered over 71,000 exploitable vulnerabilities, protecting Global 2000 customers and US agencies. Synack is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Backend with AI expertise to develop their Red Team platform, build high-performance software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Software Engineer, Cloud - Sustaining Engineering

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 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 Sustaining Engineering to work on Linux-based software-defined infrastructure and applications, covering various layers of the stack. The role involves troubleshooting, fixing issues, and collaborating with upstream communities.

VP - Risk & Banking Operations

Company: Mercury

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Mercury is a financial technology company that aims to deliver a magical experience to its customers. The company values risk and compliance, and is looking for a VP of Risk and Banking Operations to lead a growing organization of 120+ people. The role involves building and managing a strong risk and banking operations team, hiring and developing talented operations teams, enabling new customers and product features, working closely with legal and compliance teams, partnering with product, engineering, design, and data teams, driving strategic decision-making with data and metrics, taking ownership of fraud and financial loss, expanding BPO efforts, building systems for efficient operations, and finding the strongest tooling and partners.

Solutions Engineer

Company: Smartcat

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

This text describes the role of a Solutions Engineer at Smartcat, emphasizing their responsibilities as technical leaders in presales and postsales journeys. It highlights collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving product growth, and delivering scalable solutions aligned with customer business needs. The role requires expertise in technical presales, AI technologies, and enterprise systems, with opportunities to influence product development and strengthen customer relationships.

Public Sector Account Executive

Company: EDB

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

The role is for a Public Sector Account Executive in Germany, responsible for developing and executing sales plans, generating new ARR license revenue, and building strong relationships with key decision makers in the Public Sector and Government markets. The candidate should have 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience in the Public Sector and Government verticals, a track record of successful selling, and strong communication and presentation skills.

Loan Processor

Company: Earnest

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

This job description outlines a remote Loan Processor role with responsibilities including document review, client verification, and communication tasks. It lists qualifications such as organizational skills and familiarity with financial documents, while highlighting a fast-paced work environment.

VP of Business Development - Healthcare

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Trase Systems, co-founded in 2023 by Joe Laws and Grant Verstandig, is an AI company that empowers enterprise leaders to deploy, manage, and optimize AI solutions. They specialize in bridging the last mile of AI adoption, driving efficiency and cost savings. Trase is a leader in AI Agent innovation and is developing mission-critical agentic applications in industries such as healthcare, oil & gas, and national security. They are seeking a VP of Business Development for Healthcare Providers with 15+ years of experience to lead commercial and operational efforts within hospitals and health systems.

VP of People Operations

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform focused on transformative brand growth. They leverage AI and automation to scale digitally native brands with a global presence. The company seeks a VP of People Operations to lead and evolve their people strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, performance, engagement, learning, compensation, diversity, inclusion, compliance, and change management.

Software Engineer - L3 Support

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Canonical seeks a Software Engineer L3 Support to contribute to open source projects, working remotely with global teams. The role involves troubleshooting, bug fixes, and collaboration with upstream communities, offering flexibility and professional growth opportunities.

Senior Juju Software Engineer (Go)

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a globally remote role for a Senior Software Engineer to drive process improvement, coach colleagues, and own functional areas. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a focus on software quality and testing.

Sales Strategy & Operations Business Partner - Money Management

Company: Stripe

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, with a mission to increase the GDP of the internet. The Global GTM Operations team is responsible for the productivity and effectiveness of the sales organization, partnering with sales and other teams to drive initiatives. The role involves working cross-functionally to investigate and analyze data, design processes, and drive alignment with cross-functional teams.

Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer

Company: ExtraHop

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 20, 2025

This job description outlines a hardware engineering role requiring technical leadership in NDR design, collaboration with suppliers, expertise in enterprise-scale hardware, and knowledge of specific technologies. It includes qualifications, preferred skills, and a salary range of $190,000-$220,000 plus benefits.

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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