Security Operations Specialist

Job Description

Clear Street is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to join its security team. The specialist will strengthen SOC capabilities, mature detection and response processes, and drive proactive threat hunting initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in hybrid cloud environments and strong analytical skills.

The role involves:

• Conducting proactive threat hunting in cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Monitoring and responding to security alerts and incidents in a 24/7 SOC environment.
• Performing forensic analysis on cloud workloads, endpoints, network traffic, and logs.
• Driving SOC maturity by implementing improvements to detection workflows.
• Optimizing the use of SIEM, EDR, and security tooling.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of incidents and investigations.
• Collaborating with peers to foster growth and knowledge-sharing.

Requirements include:

• 3+ years of experience in SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of AWS/Azure security architectures and services.
• Expertise in security frameworks and common SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms.
• Advanced data analytics skills.
• Familiarity with forensic tools and processes.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, or CISSP) are preferred.

Clear Street offers:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Company equity
• 401k matching
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

This role requires employees to be in the office four days per week and Clear Street offers in-office benefits include lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens.