Job Title: SOC Engineer
Location: TX / Dallas (On-site 3 days/week: Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Position Type: Contract-to-Perm (40 hrs/week, 27.2 weeks initial duration)
Target Start Date: 9/21/2026
End Date: 3/31/2027
Max Rate: $53-60/hr
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced SOC Engineer with strong Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) expertise to join our Cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management, along with a solid understanding of IT ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Third-Party Vendor Risk Management, and Risk Assessments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
GRC & Compliance Skills
Strong understanding of:
o IT General Controls (ITGC)
o ISO 27001
o GDPR
o NIST Cybersecurity Framework
o Risk Management Frameworks
o Third-Party/Vendor Risk Management
o Security Risk Assessments
o Audit Management and Compliance Reporting
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with auditors, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Custom Skills (EXPERT/ADVANCED/NONE:
- SIEM Platforms: Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or LogRhythm (Advanced).
- EDR Tools: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne (Advanced).
- Network & Endpoint Security: Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, email security, and endpoint protection (Advanced).
- Incident & Vulnerability Management: Experience in incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management (Advanced).
- Security Frameworks: Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chain concepts (Advanced).
- Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud security concepts across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (Advanced).
Candidate Qualifying Questions
- Do you have the required skills and hands-on experience in SOC operations and GRC frameworks? (Mandatory: YES)
- Are you willing and able to work on-site in the Dallas office at least 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)? (Mandatory: YES)
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