Security Analyst (Open to Remote)

Join our team as a Security Analyst. In this role, you will help protect critical assets from evolving cyber threats by monitoring and analyzing security events, investigating suspicious activity, and supporting incident response and remediation efforts. You will also contribute to the continued growth of our Security Operations capabilities by improving processes, enhancing detections, and partnering closely with security engineers and other stakeholders. 

 

Specific responsibilities include: 

 

Security Monitoring and Detection 

• Monitor and defend the enterprise against malicious activity across networks and systems. 

• Analyze security events, triage alerts, and document investigations with accuracy and clarity. 

• Identify patterns and correlations across logs and events to support timely detection and remediation. 

• Help improve detection coverage by contributing to log enrichment, correlation, and use-case development. 

• Help automate common security event response activities to improve efficiency, consistency, and the speed of detection and containment across the environment. 

 

Threat Hunting and Incident Response 

• Review threat intelligence and proactively hunt for indicators of compromise or suspicious behavior. 

• Support containment, investigation, and remediation efforts in partnership with the Incident Response Team. 

• Participate in an on-call rotation to help provide continuous monitoring and response coverage. 

 

Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Develop and maintain SOC documentation, procedures, and operational workflows. 

• Contribute to post-incident reviews and process improvements that strengthen security operations over time. 

• Prepare clear reports, findings, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making. 

• Partner with security engineers and other teams on SIEM rules, playbooks, threat models, and broader security operations initiatives. 

 

 Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in IT, or at least 1 year of experience in a Security Analyst role

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response. 

• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, cloud platforms, web technologies, AI, and core networking concepts such as encryption, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN

• Experience with security monitoring and log analysis tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or xSIAM

• Understanding of common attack vectors, malware, phishing techniques, and threat actor behaviors 

• Ability to connect security tools, technologies, and policies to broader business impact

• Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and the confidence to question assumptions 

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams

• Relevant certifications such as CC, CySA+, CTIA, Security+, GCIA, GSOC, or GMON are a plus

• A strong desire to learn and genuine enthusiasm for cybersecurity are highly valued

 

Please be advised that candidates selected to advance to the 1st round of interviews will be required to show photo ID on camera.

 

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

 

Applications for this role will be accepted through June 16, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.