Security Operations Specialist

Company - Our esteemed client is a leading Fortune 500 insurance organization with a long-standing reputation for innovation, stability, and customer-centric solutions. They are recognized for investing heavily in cybersecurity and technology to protect enterprise systems and client data at scale.

Job Title - Cybersecurity Ops Technologist I

Location - Hybrid in Hartford, CT or Saint Paul, MN (onsite presence required)

Role Type - Direct Hire

Must Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience with email security platforms, specifically Proofpoint (TAP, TRAP, Secure Email, Adaptive DLP)
• Experience performing email security triage within an email-focused SOC or incident response environment
• Ability to analyze alerts, investigate threats, and differentiate between malicious and benign activity
• Working knowledge of cyber threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response methodologies
• Strong foundation in networking, authentication, access control, and core cybersecurity principles

Responsibilities and Job Details:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts with a focus on email-based threats and attack vectors
• Perform triage, investigation, and response to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments
• Conduct threat analysis and forensic investigations to determine root cause and impact
• Leverage Proofpoint tools and other security platforms to detect and mitigate email threats
• Correlate data across multiple security tools and systems to identify patterns and risks
• Participate in proactive threat hunting activities to identify emerging threats
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts across systems and applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate risk and improve security posture
• Assist in developing and refining incident response processes and playbooks
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in detection and response capabilities within Cybersecurity Operations