Contract $45-$50 per hour Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The SOC Analyst will play a critical role in the front-line defense of our organization’s IT infrastructure by monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This role requires a strong understanding of security tools, techniques, and procedures, as well as the ability to think critically and act decisively under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Threat Monitoring & Detection
• Monitor network, system, and security logs using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
• Identify, investigate, and prioritize potential security threats and events in real-time.
• Analyze logs, alerts, and reports to detect and prevent potential cyberattacks or anomalies.
• Incident Response
• Triage security incidents and escalate as needed based on severity and impact.
• Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery of affected systems during incidents.
• Document incident findings and response actions clearly and comprehensively.
• Security Analysis
• Conduct root cause analysis of security events and contribute to post-incident reports.
• Participate in threat hunting activities and improve detection techniques.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Security Tool Maintenance
• Maintain and optimize SOC technologies including SIEMs, EDR, IDS/IPS, and log management tools.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to improve logging and visibility.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Support compliance efforts related to security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
• Create dashboards and reports for security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and tools (e.g., Splunk, AlienVault, IBM QRadar).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPNs).
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), malware, and common attack vectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.