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Upstart

SecOps Engineer

OR · On-site +1

As a SecOps Engineer at Upstart, you will build automated response mechanisms, triage and respond to critical alerts, hunt for threats in the environment, and help build our security data lake. You ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Sr. Google SecOps Engineer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Arctiq is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a role as a Sr. SecOps Engineer. This position requires extensive experience in related IT security fields and a passion for continuous learning.

Arctiq, Inc.

Senior Google SecOps Engineer

Brentwood, TN · Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Arctiq is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a role as aSenior Google SecOps Engineer. This position requires extensive experience in related IT security fields and a passion for continuous ...

Arctiq

Senior Google SecOps Engineer

Brentwood, TN · Remote

$56.50 - $73/hr

Arctiq is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a role as a Senior Google SecOps Engineer . This position requires extensive experience in related IT security fields and a passion for continuous ...

Midwest Tape

SecOps Engineer

Holland, OH · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a SecOps Engineer to strengthen our security operations team. This role is intentionally balanced across three core areas: ~50% AWS cloud security, ~25% securing AI and emerging ...

Upstart

SecOps Engineer

$111K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a SecOps Engineer at Upstart, you will build automated response mechanisms, triage and respond to critical alerts, hunt for threats in the environment, and help build our security data lake. You ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Sr. Google SecOps Engineer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Arctiq is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a role as a Sr. SecOps Engineer. This position requires extensive experience in related IT security fields and a passion for continuous learning.

Arctiq: Intelligent Architecture

$140 - $190/hr

Arctiq is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a role as a Senior Google SecOps Engineer. This position requires extensive experience in related IT security fields and a passion for continuous ...

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ClifyX

Health Equity - ServiceNow SecOps Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$50.50 - $69.50/hr

ClifyX is a company seeking a Health Equity - ServiceNow SecOps Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying ServiceNow SecOps applications while ensuring a strong understanding ...

Red Ventures

SecOps Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Security Operations Engineer, you will identify and reduce risk across our cloud and SaaS environments by surfacing vulnerabilities, tuning detections, and driving remediation with the ...

Island

Senior SecOps Engineer - Dallas

Coppell, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $66.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Security Operations Engineer at Island, you will be the security anchor for our US ... You will operate as the US-side peer to our global SecOps Lead, driving both day-to-day execution ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Sr. SecOps Engineer

Eddington, PA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Our client is currently seeking a Sr. SecOps Engineer. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Security Engineer to join our dynamic Information Security team. Reporting to the Team ...

Red Ventures

SecOps Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Security Operations Engineer, you will identify and reduce risk across our cloud and SaaS environments by surfacing vulnerabilities, tuning detections, and driving remediation with the ...

Red Ventures

SecOps Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Security Operations Engineer, you will identify and reduce risk across our cloud and SaaS environments by surfacing vulnerabilities, tuning detections, and driving remediation with the ...

Wolverine Staffing

SecOps/DevOps Engineer

Dexter, MI

... Engineer Overview Were seeking a highly skilled SecOps/DevOps Engineer to join our technology team. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of security operations , infrastructure engineering ...

Upstart

Security Operations Engineer (SecOps) II

OR · On-site +1

As a SecOps Engineer at Upstart, you will build automated response mechanisms, triage and respond to critical alerts, hunt for threats in the environment, and help build our security data lake. You ...

Bamboo Insurance

DevOps Manager

Midvale, UT · On-site

$180K/yr

... SecOps Engineer Team * Lead by Example - be hands on and design, configure, and automate the deployment of AWS development and production systems. * Define and deploy systems for metrics and ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for secops engineer in the United States is $137,309.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $196,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a secops engineer?

A SecOps Engineer is responsible for integrating security practices into IT operations to protect systems, networks, and data from threats. They collaborate with security and operations teams to implement security automation, monitor threats, and respond to incidents. Their role includes vulnerability management, compliance enforcement, and continuous improvement of security processes. By bridging the gap between security and operations, they help organizations maintain a secure and efficient IT environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a secops engineer?

To thrive as a Secops Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident response, and security operations, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in security monitoring. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams and conveying security findings. These competencies are essential to proactively safeguard organizational assets and ensure effective mitigation of security threats.

What are some common challenges faced by secops engineers in their daily work?

Secops Engineers often contend with the constant evolution of cyber threats, requiring them to stay updated on the latest attack vectors and defense strategies. They may also face challenges in quickly detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents while minimizing business disruption. Another common difficulty is effectively prioritizing security alerts amidst often high volumes of data and potential false positives. Collaboration with IT, development, and other business teams is also key, as ensuring organization-wide security requires strong communication and a coordinated approach.

How to become a Secops engineer?

To become a Secops engineer, candidates typically need a strong foundation in cybersecurity, networking, and system administration, often supported by relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level security roles and developing skills in security tools, scripting, and incident response are also important steps. Continuous learning and staying updated on emerging threats are essential in this evolving field.
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SecOps Engineer

Upstart

OR • On-site, Remote

Full-time

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Upstart rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Team: 

Upstart's Security Operations team is passionate in bringing progressive approaches in securing our products. We believe that security should empower innovation, move at the speed of business, and have safety by design as core principles. Our team's mission is to ensure the safety of our core product platforms, enterprise, and manage threats to Upstart. We approach our efforts through automation, strong collaboration with our partner teams, and maintaining a positive experience for Upstarters.

As a SecOps Engineer at Upstart, you will build  automated response mechanisms, triage and respond to critical alerts, hunt for threats in the environment, and help build our security data lake. You'll share in the team's responsibility for monitoring and actively defending our corporate and product infrastructure. You'll be a key piece of our Incident Response process, on the front lines of keeping Upstart safe.


How you'll make an impact

  • Work closely with system owners to ingest new log feeds for security monitoring
  • Enhance and  maintain our Detection and Response platforms
  • Build in workflows with AI analysis to automatically investigate and triage issues
  • Be on the frontlines of Incident Response, actively investigating issues and protecting Upstart
  • Build common response workflows to expedite investigation and response using AI and SOAR Technology


Minimum Qualifications 

  • Assume breach mindset, chasing down all threads to completion
  • Strong Log-fu (ability to build robust log search queries)
  • Intermediate proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
  • Strong Git experience (rebasing doesn't scare you!)


Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Experience & Infra as Code management of resources
  • OSX Endpoint Investigation Experience
  • Internal Application Development Experience
  • SaaS Application security experience
  • Experience in a high-security environment
  • Experience with managing Threat Intelligence

Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote-US

Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones. 

Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions' cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

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