Security Ops Admin

Posted Nov 6

At HackerRank, we help over 2,500 of the most prestigious logos across industries find, hire and upskill amazing developer talent using our SaaS-based Developer Skills Platform. We pioneered and continue to lead the developer skills market. At HackerRank, we are passionate about our mission to "Change the world to value skills over pedigree”. This position is Full-Time and Remote within India.

We are seeking a Security Operations Admin to support and enhance HackerRank’s security posture. This role is instrumental in managing tools like SIEM, CSPM, and vulnerability scanners, conducting regular threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The Security Operations Admin will work closely with IT, DevOps, and Engineering teams to manage incidents, remediate issues, and drive security improvements.

You will be working on: 

  • Security Monitoring and Incident Management: Oversee SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other monitoring tools to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
  • Vulnerability and Risk Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments, track misconfigurations, and ensure documented plans for remediating risks in internal and product infrastructure.
  • Collaborating with IT and DevOps Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices and address vulnerabilities efficiently.
  • Maintaining Compliance and Documentation: Support SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA compliance by managing audit preparations, responding to security questionnaires, and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
  • Security Tool Maintenance: Configure, maintain, and update threat detection and prevention settings in the SIEM, ensuring that all system logs are properly collected, cataloged, and stored.
  • Staying Informed on Emerging Threats: Monitor threat intelligence feeds, conduct security research, and adjust configurations as necessary to stay ahead of new vulnerabilities and risks.

We are looking for:

  • 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or similar roles, with a track record of managing security incidents and working with monitoring systems.
  • Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, CSPM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners, as well as knowledge of endpoint protection, firewalls, and DDoS protection.
  • Experience with security compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA, along with experience supporting audits and regulatory checks.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for investigating incidents, conducting root cause analyses, and assessing risk impact and remediation needs.
  • Effective documentation and communication skills to clearly document security issues, communicate incident details, and work collaboratively with other teams.
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices, ideally with experience in AWS security management and misconfiguration monitoring.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize security issues effectively, even under high-pressure conditions.

Benefits & Perks:

We have a full package of competitive benefits and perks, which include the following:

  • One-time home office set up stipend
  • Monthly Remote Work Enablement Stipend
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Wellbeing Benefits (Headspace, Cleo, etc)
  • Unlimited paid time off, paid leave for new parents, and flexible work hours
  • Insurance for all employees (term life, personal accident, medical) along with medical insurance for their dependents
  • Employee stock options, flexible work hours, and time off

About HackerRank:

HackerRank is a Y Combinator alumnus backed by tier-one Silicon Valley VCs with total funding of over $100 million. The HackerRank Developer Skills Platform is the standard for assessing developer skills for 2,500+ companies across industries and 23M+ developers worldwide. Companies like LinkedIn, Stripe, and Peloton rely on HackerRank to objectively evaluate skills against millions of developers at every hiring process, allowing teams to hire the best and reduce engineering time. Developers rely on HackerRank to turn their skills into great jobs. We’re data-driven givers who take full ownership of our work and love delighting our customers!

HackerRank is a proud equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunity to everyone for employment based on individual performance and qualification. We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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