The Voleon Group ยท 2 days ago
Security Operations Analyst
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
0+ years expThe Voleon Group is a technology company specializing in AI and machine learning for finance. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will monitor and respond to security events, protecting the firm's critical assets and gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Monitor alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, and DLP platforms, triaging and escalating as needed
Investigate suspicious activity, support incident response, and help maintain playbooks and response procedures
Perform log analysis, detection tuning, and support forensic reviews under senior guidance
Assist in documenting incidents, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to post-incident reviews
Provide support for security awareness initiatives and help foster a strong security culture across the firm
Collaborate with Security Operations Engineers and senior analysts to improve monitoring coverage and SOC effectiveness
Participate in on-call rotation (with mentoring and escalation paths) to ensure 24/7 coverage
Support threat hunting activities and contribute to proactive detection improvements when opportunities arise
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of experience in information security
2+ years in IT operations, or a related technical discipline
Familiarity with core security concepts: network protocols, operating systems (Linux/Windows), authentication, and common attack techniques
Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or log analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, Wazuh, ELK, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or similar)
Ability to think critically and systematically when troubleshooting alerts or anomalies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly
Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GCIH, or equivalent
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Exposure to DLP, threat hunting, or purple team methodologies
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
20 days of paid time off
9 sick days
401(k) plan with a company match
Company
The Voleon Group
The Voleon Group is a family of companies committed to the development & deployment of cutting-edge technologies in investment management.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon McAuliffe
Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder
Prem Gopalan
Chief Technology Officer
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