Security Analyst

The Role:

As a Security Analyst II/III at Minted, you’ll play a key role in protecting the systems and data that power our global artist community and e-commerce customers.

You’ll monitor our environment, respond to security incidents, analyze vulnerabilities, and support ongoing improvements to our cloud and enterprise security posture. This role blends day-to-day security operations with opportunities to take technical ownership of investigations, tuning, and automation projects that enhance Minted’s overall security resilience.

This is an ideal role for an experienced analyst who enjoys hands-on technical work and wants to contribute across multiple areas of the security program.

• Threat Detection & Incident Response
• Monitor alerts from SIEM, EDR, and cloud monitoring tools for potential security events
• Conduct in-depth investigations to determine root cause, impact, and scope of incidents
• Own incident response for medium and high-severity cases — including containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis
• Develop and refine detection logic and alerting thresholds to improve signal quality
• Maintain detailed documentation of investigations, incidents, and lessons learned
• Vulnerability & Risk Management
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and analyze results to prioritize risk-based remediation
• Collaborate with system and application owners to ensure timely patching and configuration management
• Identify recurring issues or trends and recommend ways to reduce overall exposure.
• Validate remediations and track closure across multiple business units
• Cloud & Application Security
• Monitor Minted’s AWS environments using Security Hub, GuardDuty, and other native tools
• Review and triage application security findings from static and dynamic scans (SAST/DAST)
• Work with development and DevOps teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities
• Contribute to improving cloud security visibility, automation, and alert coverage
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Support user lifecycle management and least-privilege enforcement across Okta, Google Workspace, and AWS SSO
• Conduct periodic access reviews and investigate anomalous authentication or access patterns
• Assist in implementing automation and process improvements for account provisioning and review
• Goverance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Support evidence collection for SOC 2 and PCI DSS audits
• Participate in risk assessments and help ensure mitigation plans are completed
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Identify opportunities to enhance detection, response, and automation capabilities
• Partner with IT and engineering teams to improve monitoring, logging, and visibility
• Participate in evaluating and deploying new security tools and integrations

• Analytical, curious, and detail-oriented — you enjoy investigating issues and finding root causes
• Calm and focused under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and communicative — able to partner effectively with teams across the organization
• Proactive about learning and improving both processes and technology

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of experience in a security operations, incident response, or IT security role
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (CIA Triad, defense-in-depth, least privilege, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Hands-on experience with:
• SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, or similar)
• EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.)
• Cloud monitoring (AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub)
• Vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Semgrep, or equivalent)
• Identity management systems (Okta, Google Workspace, AWS SSO)
• Strong analytical, written, and communication skills

• Experience with security automation or SOAR platforms.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI DSS).
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, GCIA, or AWS Security Specialty.

Compensation: 

The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.

Geo Base Full Salary Range 0 - Includes SF Bay Area $72,391- $95,013

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including, but not limited to, professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.

Benefits: 

Benefits will be effective on the first of each month following your initial hire date. 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

- Employer Funded Health Savings Account

- 10 Paid Holidays

- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

- Paid Parental Leave

- Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement

- 401(k) retirement savings plan

- Employer Funded Commuter Benefits

- Employee Discount

- Friends and Family Discount

DISCLAIMER: 

We verify identity at the start of interviews to ensure fairness and security. We reserve the right to withdraw candidates who misrepresent their identity, experience, or qualifications at any stage of the process.

Notice of AI Use in Employment Decisions: 

We use AI-powered tools, including Brainner AI, to support our hiring and employment processes. These tools help assess job-related qualifications and improve efficiency, but all decisions involve human review.

About Minted:

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.

We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.

At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work.  The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.

Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners.  Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.

Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.

How Our Process Works:

Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.