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Huntress · 10 hours ago

Associate Triage Analyst

Huntress is a fully remote cybersecurity company dedicated to breaking down barriers in the industry. As an Associate Triage Analyst, you will review security signals to identify potential threats, serving as a critical entry point into the Huntress Security Operations Center while participating in structured learning for career advancement.

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Responsibilities

Data Review & Qualification: Rapidly assess incoming security signals from a dedicated queue, using established playbooks to determine if activity is "benign" or "potentially malicious."
Noise Reduction: Dismiss signals determined to be non-actionable or benign to prevent alert fatigue for the senior Analysis team
Incident Escalation: Categorize and tag qualified threats, creating investigation tickets that provide clear, concise initial context for the Analysis team
Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training modules, labs, and certification programs to build foundational security knowledge
Operational Shadowing: Shadow senior analysts to understand the full lifecycle of an investigation and prepare for future career advancement
Process Feedback: Identify and document trends in noisy signal sources (e.g., specific software generating benign alerts) to help refine our detection tuning

Qualification

Cybersecurity fundamentalsOperating systems knowledgeBasic networking conceptsEntry-level certificationsAnalytical mindsetSecurity community involvementCommunication skillsGrowth orientation

Required

0-2 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical skills gained through internships, bootcamps, or self-directed learning
A foundational understanding of operating systems (Windows/Mac), basic networking concepts (IPs, DNS, HTTP), and common security terminology
A strong curiosity for how things work and the ability to follow logical workflows or playbooks to solve problems
Clear written communication skills are essential for documenting findings and creating escalation tickets
A burning desire to learn; you view this role as a stepping stone and are committed to upskilling toward a Senior Analyst role within 1.5 to 2 years

Preferred

Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar are a plus, but a demonstrated passion for security is most important
Active participation in conferences, CTFs, or cyber security organizations

Benefits

100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015
Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
Life and Disability insurance plans
Stock options for all full-time employees
One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
$75 USD/month digital reimbursement
Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth

Company

Huntress

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Huntress is the enterprise-grade, people-powered cybersecurity solution for all businesses, not just the 1%.

H1B Sponsorship

Huntress has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$309.76M
Key Investors
Sapphire VenturesCIBC Innovation BankingJMI Equity
2024-06-18Series D· $150M
2023-05-16Series C· $60M
2022-09-07Debt Financing· $40M

Leadership Team

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Kyle Hanslovan
CEO & Co-Founder
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John Ferrell
Co-Founder
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