SOC Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform alternating shift work in a 24x7x365 SOC environment.
• Analyze and respond to security alerts and incidents, escalating as needed.
• Conduct in-depth investigations using SIEM, threat intelligence, and log analysis tools.
• Support vulnerability analysis and risk assessments across enterprise environments.
• Maintain and manage SOC ticket queues with detailed documentation.
• Participate in proactive threat hunting and incident response activities.
• Review and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery during security incidents.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a 24x7x365 SOC environment.
• Strong background in incident detection, analysis, and response.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as SIEM/SOAR, NGAV/EDR, vulnerability scanners, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid environments, cyber intrusion frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain), and Federal Security Standards (NIST, FedRAMP).
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar.
• Experience in two or more specialized areas: Insider Threat, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or Monitoring and Detection.

Preferred Certifications:

• Security+, CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security.