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Job Title: Information Security Analyst (SOC)
Primary Location: Remote
Position Type: Direct Hire

Overview

TalentFish is casting a line for an Information Security Analyst. This is a Direct Hire role, fully remote. This position exists to strengthen a growing Information Security department's Security Operations function, providing hands-on incident response, threat hunting, and detection capabilities to protect a large, complex enterprise environment.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of security experience, or equivalent training and education
• Solid knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture
• Working knowledge of SIEM platforms and associated query languages (Yara-L, CQL, SPL, etc.)
• Strong grasp of network security fundamentals, including NDR, intrusion detection, incident detection/response, malware analysis, and cyber forensics
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Go, etc.) preferred
• Strong verbal, writing, and reporting skills, with a high level of integrity and sound judgment around security and privacy

What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

• Participate in incident response, triage, and investigations for security events including malware, phishing, and other threats
• Use threat intelligence and institutional knowledge to proactively hunt for active threats and malicious activity
• Investigate and respond to email-based threats, including phishing, business email compromise (BEC), malware delivery, and account takeover
• Create incident reports, threat reports, and security operations documentation for stakeholders
• Support eDiscovery requests and insider threat investigations in collaboration with Privacy, Legal, and HR
• Contribute to detection development, automation, and SOC AI workflows
• Continuously improve security operations playbooks and documentation based on incident trends and lessons learned
• Monitor the Security Operations service and incident queue
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical security events

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $100-105k per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws. TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!