SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Virta Health is pioneering a new standard of care for people to reclaim their lives. We are in the midst of a public health crisis: obesity rates are at an all-time high and over half of US adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and despite billions spent on new treatments, outcomes are largely worse. Virta reverses these diseases and  delivers life-changing results by pairing individualized nutrition with ongoing care from a clinical support team. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. 

As a SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening Virta’s security posture by implementing, monitoring, and optimizing security controls across our IT and product infrastructure. You will work closely with IT Service Engineering and Product Engineering teams to maintain a secure architecture within our Google Cloud environment. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with security frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF, while also driving continuous security improvements and awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Continuously monitor and analyze SIEM alerts for potential security threats.

• Investigate, prioritize, and respond to security incidents promptly.

• Conduct root cause analysis, containment, and remediation efforts.

• Document incident details, mitigation steps, and post-incident reviews.

Threat Intelligence & Log Analysis

• Assess security threats and vulnerabilities, leveraging threat intelligence.

• Analyze system and network logs to detect anomalies and potential breaches.

• Maintain effective log management practices to ensure compliance.

Security Tools & Infrastructure Management

• Operate and optimize security tools, including SIEM, Netskope and antivirus.

• Assist with the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of security technologies.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with IT and Engineering teams to enhance response processes.

• Participate in security tabletops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Prepare and present reports on incidents, security trends, and compliance posture.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Assist with security audits and the implementation of security controls.

• Stay up to date on emerging threats, security trends, and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.

• Strong expertise in SIEM and Netskope management, alert analysis, and incident response.

• Deep understanding of cloud security, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven ability to work independently, drive initiatives, and build cross-functional relationships.

Must-Haves

• The SOC  Analyst must have  in-depth experience managing SIEM, alerts, and incident response. 

• The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to execute and move the needle quickly with minimum supervision, able to build great cross-functional relationships.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to analyze complex security threats.

• Proactive ownership and accountability in security operations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Values-driven culture

Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if:

• You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally

• You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same

• You prioritize positive impact over busy work

• You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience

• You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information

• You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma

• You take risks and rapidly iterate

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As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.

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Virta has a location based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. For this role, the compensation range is $145,000 - $160,000.  Information about Virta’s benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers. 

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