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Security Officer Security Operations
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Security Operations in Humboldt, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer at a food and beverage location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors, support site procedures, and contribute to a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the food production facility, access points, parking areas and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying throughout the location.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Guard Card or license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1646281
Security Officer Security Operations
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Security Operations in Humboldt, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer at a food and beverage location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors, support site procedures, and contribute to a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the food production facility, access points, parking areas and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying throughout the location.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Guard Card or license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1646281
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security operations engineer jobs.
- Three or more years of hands-on experience in a security operations center or equivalent environment
- Proficiency with at least one major SIEM platform such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Experience with endpoint detection and response tools including CrowdStrike Falcon or Carbon Black
- Relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or CISSP
- Familiarity with cloud security monitoring across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Knowledge of incident response frameworks and threat intelligence integration practices
Tips for Your Security Operations Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the threat stack
List the specific SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud security services you've worked with, not just broad categories like 'security tools.' Recruiters and hiring managers scan for exact tool names like Splunk, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Sentinel to filter candidates quickly.
Lead with metrics from incident response
Quantify your impact with response time improvements, alert volume reductions, or the scope of environments you've protected. Generic statements about 'monitoring infrastructure' won't differentiate you from dozens of other applicants at the same seniority level.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security operations engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by clearance requirements early
Many security operations engineer roles in defense and government contracting require an active or adjudicated clearance. Identify clearance requirements in the posting before you spend time on a tailored application to a role you can't currently qualify for.
Prepare a hands-on technical scenario walkthrough
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a real incident you investigated, including your detection method, containment steps, and post-incident actions. Prepare two or three concise walkthroughs that demonstrate your decision-making under pressure, not just your tool familiarity.
Negotiate on scope, not just compensation
After an offer, ask about on-call rotation frequency, the escalation structure, and whether the team operates 24/7 or business hours. These factors affect workload more than title, and understanding them before you accept helps you evaluate the role accurately.
Security Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security operations engineers?
The companies hiring the most security operations engineers right now include Allied Universal, Amazon, and CENCORE, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, and large enterprise technology environments.
How many security operations engineer jobs are remote?
About 42% of security operations engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though roles that involve classified systems or government contracting are almost always on-site. Cloud security and threat intelligence-focused positions are the most likely to offer remote flexibility within the broader security operations function.
How do you become a security operations engineer?
Most security operations engineers start in IT support, network administration, or a junior SOC analyst role to build foundational skills in log analysis and network traffic monitoring. From there, earning certifications like CompTIA Security+ or GCIA, gaining experience with a SIEM platform, and handling real incident response cases builds the profile employers expect at the engineer level.
Can you get a security operations engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level security operations engineer roles do exist, but they typically require you to demonstrate hands-on ability rather than years of employment history. Building a home lab, completing platforms like TryHackMe or Hack The Box, earning a recognized entry-level certification, and contributing to capture-the-flag competitions can substitute for professional experience when your resume is otherwise thin.
What does the security operations engineer interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview focused on your tool experience and incident response knowledge, and then a practical stage where you walk through a past investigation or work through a simulated alert triage scenario. Final rounds often involve meeting the broader security team and discussing your approach to threat detection and escalation decisions.
Where can I find and apply to security operations engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to security operations engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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