Associate SOC Analyst

Job Description:

  • Monitor and analyze log data, network traffic, and/or alerts generated by a variety of security technologies in real-time.
  • Respond, triage, and escalate security incidents using a SIEM platform following documented procedures.
  • Assist in the initial investigation of low-to-medium complexity attacks against customer networks.
  • Perform basic analyses of alerts generated from network infrastructure, applications, operating systems, and security tools.
  • Support the execution of vulnerability scans and assist in analyzing results for remediation recommendations.
  • Draft initial security incident reports detailing the threat, its characteristics, and required remediation activities for review by a senior analyst.
  • Research new threats and support senior analysts in ensuring appropriate detection capabilities are in place.
  • Contribute to the quality and timeliness of the security incident detection and classification service.
  • Ensure standards and procedures are adhered to within defined SLA’s.
  • Articulate security issues to customers, both verbally and written, with supervision.
  • Referring difficult or complex issues to more experienced staff.
  • Developing an understanding of current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest them to senior analysts.
  • Manage and track customer issues and requests within a ticketing system.
  • Work within a 24x7x365 team to further support the timely delivery of monitoring services.

Requirements:

  • 0-2 years of experience in an operational or technical environment, preferably with customer-facing responsibilities.
  • Foundational understanding of core networking concepts including TCP/IP and common Internet protocols.
  • Exposure to or basic understanding of an information/cyber security role, particularly in security monitoring and analysis.
  • Familiarity with the cyber security threat landscape, including prevalent vulnerabilities and attack methods.
  • Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms.
  • Demonstrated technical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to adapt to solve new technical issues.
  • General systems infrastructure knowledge (Windows/Linux OS).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on clear and concise reporting.

Benefits:

  • 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
  • Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually
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