mid Security Analyst ic · Posted May 21, 2026
$120,000 – $145,000
USD per year

About this role

Fortinet is hiring a mid-level Security Analyst based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Security, Compliance, SIEM. Compensation is listed at $120,000–$145,000 per year.

Role
Security Analyst
Function
security
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Department
Security Operations
Posted
May 21, 2026

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Job description

from Fortinet careers

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Security Operations Expert to join our SOC team, responsible for the security monitoring and management systems. This role encompasses incident response, vulnerability management, and system administration of critical security tools. The ideal candidate will also fine-tune detection rules to enhance the effectiveness of incident detection and response workflows.

 

Key Responsibilities:

             Monitor and respond to security incidents in alignment with incident response protocols.

             Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts.

             Perform log analysis, host-based, and network forensic investigations to identify threats.

             Administer and maintain security tools such as SOAR, SIEM, Anti-Virus, and similar platforms. 

             Fine-tune incident detection and alert-triggering rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy.

             Analyze and improve security measures by assessing and updating policies, configurations, and procedures.

             Maintain situational awareness by tracking emerging threats, attack patterns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

             Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

             Contribute to the SOC’s continuous improvement by refining workflows, automation, and system integrations.

 

Qualifications:

             Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

             5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.

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