Security Operations Analyst at UpGuard

Who are we? UpGuard’s mission is to make life easier for security teams. We meticulously create robust solutions that enable our customers to identify, assess, and remediate cybersecurity risk across their attack surface, vendor ecosystem, workforce, and trust relationships. Our integrated cyber risk posture management platform combines comprehensive security ratings, instant risk assessments, templated security questionnaires, threat intelligence capabilities, and agentic AI to give organizations a holistic view of their risk surface. Our Operations function consists of the IT, Legal, People, Finance and Analytics teams.  We are here to be a key enabler to our other teams at UpGuard. Efficiency, scale and rich insights are some of the key contributions that this team brings to the table. We look to the future and solve really interesting challenges that will unlock Upguard’s ability to grow sustainably and efficiently through optimized systems and processes. Where does this role fit in? We’re looking for a smart, curious, and resourceful human to join our IT and Security Operations team at UpGuard. You’ll enjoy daily interactions with our globally distributed workforce, solving problems, improving systems, and helping to scale how we support and secure our environment. While our broader team spans enterprise technology operations, support, cybersecurity, and risk, this role focuses on core IT operations—with hands-on support, break/fix work, and meaningful contributions to enterprise and departmental IT enhancements. Our IT and Security Operations team also plays an active role in DevOps and InfraOps initiatives, contributing to tooling, automation, and the foundations that enable engineering velocity and operational excellence. You won’t just keep the lights on. You’ll help shape how we evolve. UpGuard is in the midst of a company-wide transformation, powered by cutting-edge data analytics, automation, and AI. You’ll be right at the heart of it, helping to drive the systems and support that make it all possible. What will you do? • Run daily, weekly, and periodic IT and security checklists, with a focus on Google SecOps/Chronicle monitoring • Perform health checks across GCP infrastructure, SaaS applications, and security tooling (alerts, compliance, CI/CD pipelines) • Troubleshoot security or infrastructure issues, document fixes, and raise follow-up actions • Collaborate with DevOps and InfraOps on platform-level and security-related issues • Identify and propose security and platform improvements as you gain business context • Implement automation, security tooling, and platform enhancements to strengthen cloud and SaaS environments • Contribute to scripts, dashboards, and operational improvements with a focus on security and compliance • Feed insights from day-to-day work into long-term IT security and operational strategy • Occasionally assist with IT support tasks across systems, hardware, and software • Prioritize tasks effectively and align timelines with stakeholders What will you bring? • Practical experience in IT and security operations across cloud infrastructure (GCP) and SaaS environments • Hands-on knowledge of Google SecOps/Chronicle for threat detection and incident response • Strong understanding of identity and access management (Okta), including SSO/MFA, SCIM, and RBAC concepts • Familiarity with automation platforms (Zapier, N8N) and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to streamline tasks and improve security operations • Experience managing and integrating enterprise SaaS applications in a security-conscious environment • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or similar, or willingness to learn • Thoughtful, empathetic approach to end-user support across globally distributed teams • Hands-on experience managing laptop fleets (macOS and ChromeOS) What will give you an edge? • Exposure to SOC/SOC2 frameworks and compliance practices • Experience spotting trends in incoming attacks and unusual system activity • Ability to investigate logs and identify anomalies beyond standard monitoring What's in it for you? • Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being • WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard • $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance • Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries. • 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role • Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave • Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance • Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role • Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work • Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance #LI-SR1 UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why! As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.  Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.