SOC Analyst Jobs in New York
SOC Analyst jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, media, and government contracting, with demand running from entry-level positions through senior and lead roles. Most hiring is centered in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Mount Sinai Health System, and Verizon maintain large security operations. The most in-demand specialties include threat detection and incident response, SIEM platform management, and compliance-aligned monitoring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
About the InfoSec team
At Affirm, security is integral to our mission of building honest financial products and driving the company's long-term success. The Security Operations and Resilience Engineering (SOR) program is the foundation of our prevention, detection, and response capabilities, helping safeguard Affirm's assets and enterprise security ecosystem. As part of our Security Team, you'll join a group of passionate, highly skilled professionals redefining fintech security through collaboration, innovation, and a team-first mindset.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced security leader to lead Affirm's global security investigations and incident response program as we expand internationally. This leader will guide complex investigations and incidents while building the operating practices, readiness, and technical capabilities needed to support consistent response across regions and scale with the business.
In this role, you'll lead a technically deep, engineering-oriented team that manages major incidents and builds better response capabilities. You'll direct complex investigations while staying close to the technical work, bring structure to ambiguity, guide responders and executives through critical decisions, and turn incident findings into durable engineering improvements. You'll also help shape AI-enabled investigation workflows, including agentic approaches to evidence gathering, analysis, and coordination, with human oversight and clear security, privacy, and operational safeguards.
What you'll do
Lead security incidents and investigations across the full lifecycle, from initial assessment through containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident review.
Serve as incident commander for major security events, set clear roles and decision paths, and coordinate large technical and cross-functional response groups through ambiguity.
Guide technical investigations and root-cause analyses with engineering teams, validate fixes, and drive durable corrective actions across the business.
Manage and develop a technical, engineering-oriented response team, set priorities, coach engineers, and build incident command depth and consistent execution across regions.
Set operating objectives and global readiness practices, including playbooks, escalation paths, exercises, on-call readiness, postmortems, and measures of response effectiveness.
Drive engineering improvements to response tooling, security telemetry, detection, and automation, including agentic AI workflows that support investigation and analysis with appropriate human oversight and security and privacy safeguards.
Translate complex security and incident metrics into actionable executive dashboards and board-level risk reporting, surfacing trends and remediation priorities that drive cross-functional action.
What we look for
10+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related security field.
Proven ability to lead major security incidents and investigations in technology-driven, cloud-native environments, from detection and assessment through containment, remediation, and recovery.
Strong technical foundation in security operations, with depth in investigations, incident response, detection, root-cause analysis, and/or digital forensics across cloud and enterprise environments. Experience in fintech or payments, and familiarity with using threat intelligence to inform response, are nice to have.
Experience managing and developing technical or engineering teams, setting direction and priorities, coaching engineers, and guiding hands-on incident work alongside engineering improvements.
Track record of building scalable response capabilities through repeatable practices, on-call readiness, exercises, postmortems, operational measures, and security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, or SOAR.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including translating complex incidents, security metrics, and customer or business impact into clear executive updates and board-level reporting, and aligning cross-functional partners.
Demonstrated ability to independently move ambiguous work forward, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and drive investigations, remediation, and program improvements to completion with measurable results.
An AI-forward mindset and sound judgment in applying AI to security operations, including agentic investigation or automation workflows with human oversight and appropriate security, privacy, and operational safeguards.
Equity Grade - 15
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $265,000 - 325,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $236,000 - 296,000
#LI-Remote
Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We're committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we're happy to help.
For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
About the InfoSec team
At Affirm, security is integral to our mission of building honest financial products and driving the company's long-term success. The Security Operations and Resilience Engineering (SOR) program is the foundation of our prevention, detection, and response capabilities, helping safeguard Affirm's assets and enterprise security ecosystem. As part of our Security Team, you'll join a group of passionate, highly skilled professionals redefining fintech security through collaboration, innovation, and a team-first mindset.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced security leader to lead Affirm's global security investigations and incident response program as we expand internationally. This leader will guide complex investigations and incidents while building the operating practices, readiness, and technical capabilities needed to support consistent response across regions and scale with the business.
In this role, you'll lead a technically deep, engineering-oriented team that manages major incidents and builds better response capabilities. You'll direct complex investigations while staying close to the technical work, bring structure to ambiguity, guide responders and executives through critical decisions, and turn incident findings into durable engineering improvements. You'll also help shape AI-enabled investigation workflows, including agentic approaches to evidence gathering, analysis, and coordination, with human oversight and clear security, privacy, and operational safeguards.
What you'll do
Lead security incidents and investigations across the full lifecycle, from initial assessment through containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident review.
Serve as incident commander for major security events, set clear roles and decision paths, and coordinate large technical and cross-functional response groups through ambiguity.
Guide technical investigations and root-cause analyses with engineering teams, validate fixes, and drive durable corrective actions across the business.
Manage and develop a technical, engineering-oriented response team, set priorities, coach engineers, and build incident command depth and consistent execution across regions.
Set operating objectives and global readiness practices, including playbooks, escalation paths, exercises, on-call readiness, postmortems, and measures of response effectiveness.
Drive engineering improvements to response tooling, security telemetry, detection, and automation, including agentic AI workflows that support investigation and analysis with appropriate human oversight and security and privacy safeguards.
Translate complex security and incident metrics into actionable executive dashboards and board-level risk reporting, surfacing trends and remediation priorities that drive cross-functional action.
What we look for
10+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related security field.
Proven ability to lead major security incidents and investigations in technology-driven, cloud-native environments, from detection and assessment through containment, remediation, and recovery.
Strong technical foundation in security operations, with depth in investigations, incident response, detection, root-cause analysis, and/or digital forensics across cloud and enterprise environments. Experience in fintech or payments, and familiarity with using threat intelligence to inform response, are nice to have.
Experience managing and developing technical or engineering teams, setting direction and priorities, coaching engineers, and guiding hands-on incident work alongside engineering improvements.
Track record of building scalable response capabilities through repeatable practices, on-call readiness, exercises, postmortems, operational measures, and security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, or SOAR.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including translating complex incidents, security metrics, and customer or business impact into clear executive updates and board-level reporting, and aligning cross-functional partners.
Demonstrated ability to independently move ambiguous work forward, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and drive investigations, remediation, and program improvements to completion with measurable results.
An AI-forward mindset and sound judgment in applying AI to security operations, including agentic investigation or automation workflows with human oversight and appropriate security, privacy, and operational safeguards.
Equity Grade - 15
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $265,000 - 325,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $236,000 - 296,000
#LI-Remote
Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We're committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we're happy to help.
For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the use of your personal information as described.
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SOC Analyst Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
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- Banking & Financial Services
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in SOC analyst jobs across New York.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification recognized by New York employers
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and triage security alerts in a 24/7 SOC environment
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or other frameworks commonly required in regulated New York industries
- Strong written communication skills for incident documentation and escalation reporting
SOC Analyst Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a soc analyst in New York?
Most soc analyst roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science, along with a vendor-neutral certification such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+. New York does not issue a state-specific license for soc analysts, so employers focus on certifications and hands-on skills. Candidates who build experience with SIEM tools and network monitoring are well-positioned for the competitive New York market, particularly in finance and healthcare sectors.
How much do SOC analysts make in New York?
SOC analysts in New York earn a median of about $109,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,220 for the lowest 10% to over $171,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire soc analysts in New York?
Employers hiring soc analysts in New York right now include BCC Software, WTW, and Lead, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of financial institutions, large hospital networks, and government agencies means consistent demand across a wide range of employer types and security program sizes.
Which New York cities have the most soc analyst jobs?
New York, Albany, and Brooklyn have the most soc analyst openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its density of major banks, insurance firms, and media companies that maintain large internal security operations, while Albany draws demand from state government agencies and healthcare networks, and Buffalo has grown as a hub for regional financial services and university-affiliated institutions.
Are there remote soc analyst jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many technical roles, since much soc analyst work centers on monitoring dashboards and digital tools that can be accessed remotely. About 82% of soc analyst openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely employers have adapted after building distributed security teams. Tier-one alert triage and threat intelligence work are the functions most commonly offered on a fully remote basis.
How can I get hired as a soc analyst in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help desk or IT support role at a large New York employer, which provides the network and systems exposure that SOC teams look for. Organizations like New York-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and major city government agencies run structured associate and junior analyst programs that accept candidates who hold CompTIA Security+ and can demonstrate home-lab or academic project experience. A focused certification portfolio and a documented personal project involving log analysis or threat detection can differentiate candidates competing for those entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to soc analyst jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to soc analyst jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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