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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

We seek a highly motivated Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our dynamic team. This vital role involves supporting the security of enterprise-wide information systems through comprehensive monitoring, investigation, and reporting of security incidents. This position is available exclusively for U.S. citizens. Key Responsibilities:

• Incident Response Coordination: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of cyber incident responses.
• Data Analysis: Correlate and analyze data and events to determine the scope of cyber incidents.
• Artifact Analysis: Collect and analyze endpoint and network artifacts, volatile memory, and malicious files or scripts.
• Threat Identification: Identify potential indicators of compromise and recognize common attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Process Development: Create and maintain incident response processes, procedures, workflows, and playbooks.
• Security Tool Optimization: Tune and maintain tools like EDR, IDS, and SIEM to enhance detection capabilities and minimize false positives.
• Documentation: Keep detailed investigation and response action records and prepare formal incident reports.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and determine key performance indicators to drive the maturity of SOC operations.
• Security Content Creation: Develop scripts, signatures, and alerts to improve security measures.

Requirements Candidate Profile:

• Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a SOC analyst role or in similar positions, with in-depth knowledge of incident response life cycles.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures, and experience with common protocols and network devices.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to recognize suspicious activities and perform in-depth logical analysis and research.
• Familiarity with Security Frameworks: Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain and experience with the ATT&CK Framework.
• Scripting Skills: Experience in scripting with languages such as Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
• Independent Working Style: Capable of prioritizing and completing tasks autonomously.
• Soft Skills: Flexibility, adaptability, strong relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic Qualifications: Degree & Experience: Bachelor's Degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Clearance: Eligibility to obtain CISA EoD. Certifications: At least one certification among GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GISF, GXPN, etc.

Core Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.

Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized in lieu of holiday time usage.

Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly. 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)

Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.

INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA. Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment. Quality of Life Benefits: Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development. $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month. Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits: Performance bonus – Project-based Yearly bonus – Company based

Why Apply?

Citizenship Requirement: Exclusive opportunity for U.S. citizens.

Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in protecting critical information systems.

Career Development: Grow in a field that values innovation and expertise.

Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in challenging and rewarding tasks within a supportive team.