Senior Level Security Operations Analyst Jobs

Senior level security operations analyst jobs put experienced professionals in charge of threat detection programs, incident response strategy, and the analysts and engineers who carry out that work. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Intuit, Apple, and SAIC hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles82
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIntuit
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Syneos Health
Director, Clin Dev Ops
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Syneos Health
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Director, Clin Dev Ops
Syneos Health
North Carolina
Business Development
Creative & Design
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$134k - $255k/yr
10,000+

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Energy Transfer
Sr Specialist - Ops Training
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Energy Transfer
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Sr Specialist - Ops Training
Energy Transfer
Odessa, Texas
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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ADM
Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence Carbs - Decatur, IL
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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence Carbs - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence AS&O - Decatur, IL
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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence AS&O - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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SAIC
DevSec Ops Engineer
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SAIC
New 1m ago
DevSec Ops Engineer
SAIC
Chantilly, Virginia
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
ITIL Certification
10,000+

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Senior Level Security Operations Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit
    Intuit6
  • Apple
    Apple4
  • SAIC
    SAIC3
  • Amazon
    Amazon3
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software25
  • Electronics & Hardware6
  • Agriculture & Farming5
  • Retail4
  • Science & Research4

Senior Level Security Operations Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level security operations analyst job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led incident response efforts, built or matured detection capabilities, and mentored junior analysts. Hands-on depth with SIEM platforms, threat hunting, and endpoint detection tools matters as much as communication skills. Certifications like CISSP, GCIA, or GCIH signal the technical credibility these roles require, and demonstrated ownership of past security outcomes separates strong candidates from the rest.

Which companies hire senior level security operations analysts?

Companies hiring senior level security operations analysts right now include Intuit, Apple, and SAIC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with mature security operations centers, federal contractors, and mid-size technology firms building out dedicated threat detection teams.

Are there remote senior level security operations analyst jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and role scope. About 20% of senior level security operations analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many security operations functions can be performed off-site. Some positions tied to classified environments or on-premises infrastructure do require a physical presence, so it is worth checking each listing carefully.

What makes a security operations analyst role senior level?

Senior level roles go beyond executing playbooks. They involve owning detection and response strategy, evaluating and improving the tools and processes the team relies on, and mentoring analysts at earlier career stages. Senior analysts are expected to lead investigations on complex or high-impact incidents, communicate findings to leadership, and drive improvements that reduce risk across the organization rather than simply responding to alerts.

Which industries hire the most senior level security operations analysts?

Senior level security operations analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because of the volume, sensitivity, and regulatory complexity of the data and systems they need to protect, creating sustained demand for experienced professionals who can lead security operations rather than just support them.