Junior Cyber Security Consultant

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

AWS
Azure
GCP
SOAR
SecOps

Job Details

Job Description :
  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and events using AI-powered systems and the Google SecOps platform.
  • Execute incident response procedures, including threat containment, eradication, recovery, and root cause analysis.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, create detailed incident reports, and contribute to SOC playbooks.
  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to enhance customer security posture and integrate new security capabilities.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to address critical security incidents.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • Strong technical skill in at least one and working knowledge of another of the following: Windows or Linux system administration, Cloud, DevOps, IAM (Active Directory, Cloud IAM, SSO, PKI, etc), network administration, or application development.
  • 1+ years of experience in a SOC or similar security role with hands-on experience in security analytics, threat hunting, or incident response preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with security technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls) and working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, MITRE, etc.) preferred..
  • Demonstrated interest in applying AI/ML and automation to cybersecurity challenges.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Hands-on experience with the Google SecOps or Microsoft Sentinel/Defender platforms.
  • Familiarity with SOAR platforms and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).
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