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.

Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Nov 09, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team. They are hiring junior engineers to work on various aspects of Ubuntu, including development, packaging, automation, and distro engineering. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, and opportunities to engage with the open source community.

Senior Director - Platform Product Management

Company: PagerDuty

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 09, 2025

PagerDuty is seeking a Senior Director of Platform Product Management to lead the company's transformation to fully automated operations. The role involves defining the platform strategy, evolving the roadmap, and guiding execution across development teams. The ideal candidate will bridge API-first platform principles with understanding the needs of application development teams and external developers.

Staff Software Engineer - Build Stability

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The role is for a Staff Software Engineer to shape the developer experience for hundreds of engineers at Gusto, focusing on improving the CI ecosystem's performance, scalability, and reliability. The team owns the Continuous Integration system, aiming to maximize engineering velocity and minimize friction in shipping. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, systems thinking, and a track record of improving developer productivity through tooling and infrastructure enhancements.

Senior Fullstack Engineer (RoR/vue.js), Software Supply Chain Security: Authorization

Company: GitLab

Location: Netherlands,North America,UK

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The Senior Full Stack Engineer role at GitLab focuses on building critical authorization systems for the platform, impacting millions of users. The role involves architecting and implementing next-generation authorization infrastructure, collaborating with security and database teams, and solving complex performance challenges. The team works on a major authorization systems redesign to transform how authorization works across GitLab.

Principal Product Manager - Developer Platform

Company: PagerDuty

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 09, 2025

PagerDuty is seeking a Principal Product Manager for their Developer Platform team. The role involves leading the transformation to automated operations, guiding API evolution, and partnering with AI and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in SaaS enterprise software, integration architecture, and API design, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Manager of Specialist Solutions Architecture - Payments

Company: Stripe

Location: USA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, with a mission to increase the GDP of the internet. The company is seeking a Manager for the Payments Specialist Solutions Architecture team to lead a high-performing team of architects dedicated to Stripe's core payment products. The role involves mentoring, recruiting, developing metrics-driven processes, partnering with sales leadership, and serving as a key advisor to product and engineering teams.

Sr. FP&A Analyst

Company: Newsela

Location: USA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst role at Newsela involves leading financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, building financial models, preparing reports for leadership and investors, enhancing financial systems, and supporting continuous improvement. The role offers exposure to executive leadership, opportunities for growth, and participation in the digital transformation of the K12 education market.

Strategic Finance - Finance Systems & Automation

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The Strategic Finance team at Figma is passionate about solving business issues and owns the company's budget. The role involves building and evolving systems for planning and reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI and automation. The ideal candidate is analytical, strategic, and experienced in financial systems and data-focused roles.

Mid/Senior QA Engineer - Jumper

Company: LI.FI

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

Jumper is a crypto exchange powered by LIFI, offering a multichain DeFi experience. They have an agile team and over 150k active users. They are looking for a MidSenior QA Engineer to improve quality across their product.

Business Systems Architect - AI

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

Figma is seeking an experienced Business Systems Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of AI-powered internal systems across the organization. The role involves evaluating and activating AI capabilities in various applications, architecting an internal AI fabric, and defining architectural standards for AI model integration and monitoring. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in enterprise systems architecture, deep understanding of SaaS application ecosystems, and strong experience with AI/ML systems integration and architecture design.

Technology Experience Domain Specialist - Studio Production

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The job description outlines a role as a Technology Experience Specialist at Netflix, focusing on support, domain expertise, and collaboration. It includes responsibilities, required skills, and compensation details.

User Risk Strategist

Company: Stripe

Location: USA

Posted Nov 09, 2025

Stripe's mission focuses on expanding internet GDP through innovative financial infrastructure. The role offers significant impact by addressing user compliance, minimizing risk, and driving global economic growth while collaborating with executives and strategic partners.

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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