Overview
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
CYBER SECURITY
CYBER-SECURITY
CYBERSECURITY
SOC
SECURITY OPERATION CENTER
CERTIFIED
CERTIFICATIONS
SECURITY+
CISSP
SECURITY +
Job Details
Job Description:
Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join our dynamic Information Security team. In this role, you'll help safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client's digital infrastructure. As a member of our five-person Security Operations team, you'll report to the Information Security Lead and play a critical role in threat detection, incident response, and the continuous improvement of our security posture. This is a hands-on technical position ideal for a self-starter passionate about cybersecurity and threat hunting.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Operations & Monitoring
About You
Required Qualifications
Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join our dynamic Information Security team. In this role, you'll help safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client's digital infrastructure. As a member of our five-person Security Operations team, you'll report to the Information Security Lead and play a critical role in threat detection, incident response, and the continuous improvement of our security posture. This is a hands-on technical position ideal for a self-starter passionate about cybersecurity and threat hunting.
Security Operations & Monitoring
- Respond to alerts from the Security Operations Center (SOC), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, and identity platforms.
- Triage and resolve ServiceNow security tickets.
- Analyze daily system reports and threat intelligence feeds for actionable insights.
- Configure and refine alerts to enhance proactive and reactive capabilities.
- Maintain and optimize dashboards, queries, and data hygiene.
- Ensure log source enrollment and compliance with the Common Information Model (CIM).
- Conduct threat hunting using IOCs, IOAs, and emerging TTPs.
- Leverage SOAR workflows for automated response and remediation.
- Analyze web proxy and firewall traffic to detect and investigate anomalies.
- Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews.
- Continuously assess infrastructure and applications for vulnerabilities and risks.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track security metrics and tool performance.
- Enhance visibility across network and endpoint environments.
- Recommend and implement security improvements, including system hardening and content filtering.
- Audit and validate the deployment and effectiveness of security controls.
- Ensure adherence to client's security policies and standards.
- Support vulnerability assessments and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze the security posture of infrastructure and applications.
- Respond to alerts related to malware, breaches, zero-day threats, and trending vulnerabilities.
- Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and regulatory developments.
- Recommend security solutions aligned with business needs and compliance requirements.
- Apply risk management frameworks effectively.
- Provide professional support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Offer deskside support for investigations and user education.
- Participate in emergency response efforts and provide on-call support as needed.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of client's security program.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in IT operations
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Team-oriented with excellent time management
- Authorized to work indefinitely in the U.S.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field
- Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- Experience in a large-scale Cyber Security Operations environment
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