Information Security Analyst 3

Job Title: SOC Analyst
Location: Chandler, AZ - Hybrid
Duration: 12 months contract with potential to extend
Job ID: 169457
Job Description:

• Soft skills are very important - Candidates who have any technical aptitude and willingness to learn and ability to work well with others.
• Certifications would be ideal with ones such as: Security+ or from the SANS Institute
• They want to hear what the resource follows in the cyber world, what news do they follow like hacker news, have they done anything like Hack the Box; just shows overall interest in learning more about cyber security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
• Triage alerts and escalate potential incidents to senior analysts as needed.
• Perform initial investigation and documentation of security events.
• Assist with threat intelligence research and correlation of data.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of incidents and investigations.
• Support the team in creating and updating runbooks and standqwsfard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Help manage endpoint protection systems and other security tools.
• Stay current on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.

Required:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or hands-on experience with a SIEM tool.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, or Cisco CyberOps are a plus.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat hunting, or malware analysis is a bonus.

Pay Range: $55- $58/HR on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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