Security Analyst - SOC Tier 3 - Remote | WFH at Get It Recruit - Real Estate Manchaca, TX

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting thorough investigations and proactive "hunting" activities to identify and mitigate security threats. If you have experience with SIEM technologies and a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM/Security Suite is preferred, especially experience with Azure Sentinel.
  • Proficiency in SIEM ES configuration, tuning, and incident investigation.
  • Familiarity with log ingestion methods, including raw log ingestion, email, and API.
  • Ability to create and manage custom parsers in a 24/7 environment.
  • Experience managing data feeds between monitored devices and the SIEM.
• Certifications
  • Demonstrated experience using Splunk Enterprise Security as an analyst is required.
  • Splunk Power User Certification is preferred.
  • Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Incident Handler (GCIH or ECIH) are a plus.
• Experience
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Security Incident Response, Security Operations Center, or threat analysis.
  • Proven experience working with Enterprise/MSSP or cloud Security SIEM technologies as an analyst.
• Communication Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfort presenting information to teammates and technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic to identify potential threats and anomalous activities.
• Document and escalate incidents, detailing their history, status, and potential impacts.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and provide insightful reporting.
• Correlate events using information from diverse sources to assess the effectiveness of observed attacks.
• Generate daily summaries of network events relevant to cybersecurity practices.
• Analyze network alerts and determine possible causes.
• Detect and identify potential attacks, intrusions, and misuse activities.
• Utilize cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis.
• Investigate malicious activities to identify exploited weaknesses and methods.
• Recommend improvements to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Conduct research and analysis across a variety of data sources.
• Create and document procedures and work instructions for SOC staff.
• Train and mentor fellow analysts as needed.
• Monitor external sources to stay current on cyber defense threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on emerging threats.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a CJIS background check and other necessary security checks.
• Ability to work a rotating shift and an on-call schedule as needed.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent/higher is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent.
• Certified Incident Handler (GCIH or ECIH).
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Networking+, cloud certifications, Devo, Splunk, Azure Sentinel).

Qualifying Experience and Attributes

• Strong ability to create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and views using SIEM.
• Experience developing use cases for customized alerting in the SIEM.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection technologies and techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of network tools and protocols, cybersecurity methodologies, and encryption concepts.
• Familiarity with incident response methodologies and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Skills in analyzing and interpreting network traffic and events.

Join Us

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of cybersecurity and work alongside a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise could help us enhance our security operations and protect our valuable assets.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Salary

$ 40,000.00 - 140,000.00 Per Year