IT & Security Operations Analyst

Who are we?At Up Guard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale. Our Operations function consists of the IT, Legal, People, Finance and Analytics teams. We are here to be a key enabler to our other teams at Up Guard. Efficiency, scale and rich insights are some of the key contributions that this team brings to the table. We look to the future and solve really interesting challenges that will unlock Upguard’s ability to grow sustainably and efficiently through optimised systems and processes. Where does this role fit in?We’re looking for a smart, curious, and resourceful human to join our IT and Security Operations team at Up Guard. You’ll enjoy daily interactions with our globally distributed workforce, solving problems, improving systems, and helping to scale how we support and secure our environment. While our broader team spans enterprise technology operations, support, cybersecurity, and risk, this role focuses on core IT operations—with hands-on support, break/fix work, and meaningful contributions to enterprise and departmental IT enhancements. Our IT and Security Operations team also plays an active role in Dev Ops and Infra Ops initiatives, contributing to tooling, automation, and the foundations that enable engineering velocity and operational excellence. You won’t just keep the lights on. You’ll help shape how we evolve. Up Guard is in the midst of a company-wide transformation, powered by cutting-edge data analytics, automation, and AI. You’ll be right at the heart of it, helping to drive the systems and support that make it all possible. What will you do?:

Run daily, weekly, and periodic IT and security checklists, with a focus on Google Sec Ops/Chronicle monitoring

Perform health checks across GCP infrastructure, Saa S applications, and security tooling (alerts, compliance, CI/CD pipelines)

Troubleshoot security or infrastructure issues, document fixes, and raise follow-up actions

Collaborate with Dev Ops and Infra Ops on platform-level and security-related issues

Identify and propose security and platform improvements as you gain business context

Implement automation, security tooling, and platform enhancements to strengthen cloud and Saa S environments

Contribute to scripts, dashboards, and operational improvements with a focus on security and compliance

Feed insights from day-to-day work into long-term IT security and operational strategy

Occasionally assist with IT support tasks across systems, hardware, and software

Prioritize tasks effectively and align timelines with stakeholders

What will you bring?:

Practical experience in IT and security operations across cloud infrastructure (GCP) and Saa S environments

Hands-on knowledge of Google Sec Ops/Chronicle for threat detection and incident response

Strong understanding of identity and access management (Okta), including SSO/MFA, SCIM, and RBAC concepts

Familiarity with automation platforms (Zapier, N8N) and scripting (Bash, Power Shell, Python) to streamline tasks and improve security operations

Experience managing and integrating enterprise Saa S applications in a security-conscious environment

Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or similar, or willingness to learn

Thoughtful, empathetic approach to end-user support across globally distributed teams

Hands-on experience managing laptop fleets (mac OS and Chrome OS)

What will give you an edge?:

Exposure to SOC/SOC2 frameworks and compliance practices

Experience spotting trends in incoming attacks and unusual system activity

Ability to investigate logs and identify anomalies beyond standard monitoring

What's in it for you?:

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being

WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at Up Guard

$1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance

Annual leave: PTO plus two additional Up Guardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.

18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role

Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave

Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance

Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role

Generative AI subsidy: Up Guard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work

Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance

#LI-SD1 Up Guard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that Up Guard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why! As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.