Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
About the role
Own security operations projects end to end. Take medium-sized initiatives (typically 1-2 months, often spanning multiple teams) from problem definition through design, rollout, and measurement. Break down ambiguous goals into deliverables, set expectations with stakeholders, communicate progress and risks, and drive work to completion. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, SOC analysis, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience leading or serving as the primary owner of a project or initiative, including coordinating with other teams
- Hands-on experience responding to security incidents, including investigation, root cause analysis, and post-incident follow-through
- Working knowledge of security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
- Familiarity with core cloud security services across major providers (AWS, GCP, or similar) and cloud security fundamentals
- Comfortable working in Linux environments
More about this role
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy .
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
The Security Operations team at Gusto plays a critical role in fortifying Gusto and our customers against sophisticated threats: phishing attacks, insider risks, data loss, and emerging attack techniques. Our distributed team across Eastern and Pacific time zones monitors, investigates, and...
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