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SeniorFull-timeRustGo
Salary Range
$26,520 - $35,880 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Security Operations Specialist to join HackerRank’s security team. This role supports security efforts and builds customer trust by ensuring clear, accurate, and timely responses to security-related questions. You’ll work closely with various teams to complete customer security questionnaires, respond to follow-up questions, and support day-to-day security operations.
Key Responsibilities
- →Continuously monitor security tools and logs to identify potential threats
- →Investigate alerts and coordinate with engineering or DevOps teams for incident response
- →Fill out IT security questionnaires from customers in a timely and accurate manner
- →Answer customer follow-ups regarding security concerns
- →Respond to security-related customer queries or tickets
- →Participate in security review calls with customers and prospects
- →Support in drafting and updating security policies
- →Help maintain compliance with security standards
- →Conduct or coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing
- →Work closely with product teams to ensure timely patching and remediation
- →Conduct training sessions and internal communications to educate staff on security best practices
- →Act as the first line of investigation for potential security incidents
Requirements
- ✓3+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or security operations
- ✓Strong communication skills to engage with customers and address security concerns
- ✓Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST
- ✓Proficiency in security operations including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
- ✓Ability to balance security and business needs
- ✓Experience in automation and process improvement
- ✓Bonus: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+
- ✓Bonus: Experience in managing IT Operations, tool, and procurement
- ✓You will thrive in this role if:
- ✓You are comfortable responding to customer security questions and completing questionnaires
- ✓You enjoy improving day-to-day security processes through documentation, tooling, and automation
- ✓You can work closely with engineering, IT, and product teams to address vulnerabilities and security issues
