Associate Triage Analyst

permanent
Fully Remote

Only accepting applications from: United States

  • Rapidly assess incoming security signals from a dedicated queue, using established playbooks to determine if activity is 'benign' or 'potentially malicious'.
  • Dismiss signals determined to be non-actionable or benign to prevent alert fatigue for the senior Analysis team.
  • Categorize and tag qualified threats, creating investigation tickets that provide clear, concise initial context for the Analysis team.
  • Actively participate in training modules, labs, and certification programs to build foundational security knowledge.
  • Shadow senior analysts to understand the full lifecycle of an investigation and prepare for future career advancement.
  • Identify and document trends in noisy signal sources to help refine our detection tuning.

Experience

  • 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 essential for documenting findings and creating escalation tickets.
  • 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.

Salary and Perks

Pay range: $55K - $70K

  • 100% remote work environment since 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.

About Huntress

Managed cybersecurity without the complexity. EDR, M365 & SAT for the mid-sized and small businesses who need it most.

Managed cybersecurity without the complexity. EDR, M365 & SAT for the mid-sized and small businesses who need it most.

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