Cyber Security Analyst/ SOC Analyst
Maxonic, Inc.
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- Cyber Security Analyst/ SOC Analyst
Summary
Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst/ SOC Analyst.
Job Description:
Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst/ SOC Analyst
Job Type: Fulltime
Job Location: Nashville, TN
Work Schedule: Onsite
Description:
We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support day-to-day security operations by monitoring systems, reviewing alerts, investigating suspicious activity, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping respond to security incidents. The role is suited to candidates with cybersecurity or practical IT support experience who have strong technical fundamentals, sound troubleshooting skills, and an interest in developing their security operations capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events across enterprise systems, networks, endpoints, and email environments
- Review, investigate, and triage suspicious activity and potential security incidents; escalate issues when appropriate.
- Support incident response activities, including initial analysis, containment, documentation, and remediation follow-up.
- Assist with vulnerability scanning, review findings, track remediation, and follow up with technical teams.
- Monitor endpoint security and threat protection systems, including Trend Micro or comparable platforms.
- Support security investigations by gathering relevant system, endpoint, and network information.
- Perform basic network and system troubleshooting as part of security investigations.
- Maintain accurate incident records, investigation notes, security documentation, and operational procedures.
- Support patching, security configuration reviews, and ongoing improvements to security controls.
- Assist with security audits, compliance activities, and evidence collection, including work aligned with ISO 27001.
- Work with IT and infrastructure teams to improve threat detection, response processes, and overall security awareness.
Qualifications:
- Experience in cybersecurity, a SOC, IT support, help desk, desktop support, endpoint support, desktop engineering, or a related technical environment
- Understanding of basic security concepts, security alerts, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident handling
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows systems, endpoints, networking, IP addresses, DNS, and common troubleshooting methods
- Ability to investigate an issue methodically, document findings, and communicate when escalation is needed.
- Familiarity with endpoint security or monitoring tools such as Trend Micro, Microsoft Defender, or comparable platforms
- Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7 is beneficial.
- Good communication, analytical thinking, integrity, sound judgement, and a strong willingness to learn.
- Previous SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, help desk, desktop support, endpoint support, or IT operations experience
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring, alert triage, incident investigation, or vulnerability remediation.
- Experience with Trend Micro or other endpoint detection and protection tools.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, or other information security frameworks.
- Personal labs, home-lab projects, coursework, or practical cybersecurity exercises demonstrating applied technical knowledge.
- Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or operational technology (OT) environments is beneficial but not required.
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Pramod Kumar (/) for more details.
- Dice Id: 10108942
- Position Id: 9138295
- Posted 3 hours ago
Company Info
Maxonic is a technology consulting firm headquartered in Campbell, CA. The company was founded in 2002. Maxonic founders created new methods from decades of experience in the technical consulting industry and they have successfully invented and applied our unparalleled methodology to help our clients to reach their goals in the most efficient and cost effective way. The founders were focused to build a company that centered around providing superior customer service through strong and lasting relationships. A testament to the success of their vision lies in the fact that all of Maxonic s customers from its first year in business, continue to work with us.
Over the years, the number of our loyal clients has grown from a list of start-ups and small businesses, all the way to the industry giants of the fortune 100.
Since its inception, Maxonic has sought to find ways to improve its service to meet new challenges that face its customers. The Process-Based proactive approach was one such improvement, and evolved from countless hours of research, discussions with clients and statistical evidence. All of Maxonic s service offerings Big Data Services, Cloud Computing Services, Mobility Services and Technical Staffing Services reflect our commitment to creating and enhancing services that help clients meet their toughest challenges.
