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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

We have a client looking for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. The SOC Analyst focuses on actively protecting the system by monitoring security alerts (SIEM, IDS/IPS), investigating potential incidents, and collaborating with teams to resolve them. This includes analyzing events, prioritizing threats, and taking action (containment, eradication, recovery). This individual will also maintain security tools, report on activity, and educate staff on cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Ability to monitor and analyze security alerts and events from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection systems).

• Skilled at investigating and triaging security alerts to determine the scope, impact, and severity of threats. Also responsible for aiding in developing and maintaining procedures for incident detection, response, and escalation.

• Proactive in identifying and mitigating emerging threats through threat hunting activities.

• Proficient in using various security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and threat intelligence platforms. Maintains and updates these tools for optimal performance.

• Provide timely and accurate reports on security activities, trends, and metrics to leadership and stakeholders while participating in security awareness training programs to educate staff.

• Commit to staying current with industry trends, emerging threats, and security technologies to improve SOC capabilities.

• Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze large datasets and identify anomalies within security information.

EOE/Veteran/Disabled/E-Verify Employee

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and we will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. We do not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from staffing, recruitment or other employment consulting firms.