Security Operations Centre Analyst(SOC)

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Longterm

Skills

Cloud Security
siem
EDR
DLP
IDS/IPS
Firewalls
DNS security
Windows and Linux systems
MITRE ATT&CK

Job Details

Title: Security Operations Centre Analyst(SOC)
Location: Newyork, NY (onsite Day 1)
Duration: 6+ months
Schedule: Mon Fri, 3:00pm 11:30pm OR 11:00pm 7:30am; OR Thurs Sun, 11:00am 9:00pm; or as needed for escalations; includes weekends & holidays
Role Responsibilities:
Perform security monitoring and analysis leveraging SIEM and security tools
Conduct technical analysis and correlation of operating system, database, application, cloud and network logs to triage potential security events and incident investigations
Analyze tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for various intrusion sets
Develop custom SIEM content and tune security tools to prevent, detect and respond to malicious activity
Utilize EDR and network security tools to conduct host and network-based detection analysis
Conduct vulnerability scans and participate in tabletop exercises
Improve the incident response process through tabletop exercises, playbook development, and standard operating procedures
Day to day, primarily first responder to incidents
Requirements and Experience:
be willing to come onsite to NYC on a regular basis
Must have experience using various Threat Intelligence tools
Experience managing ticket escalations, and incident response coordination across engineering, security, and management teams
Experience in IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, DLP, Firewalls, DNS security, cloud security, Windows and Linux systems, etc.
Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and a threat intelligence framework such as MITRE ATT&CK
Deep knowledge of threat and vulnerability analysis
Extremely detail-oriented and ability to quickly investigate ongoing and emerging threats
Experience in developing, acquiring, maintaining and implementing threat intelligence
Strong computer knowledge (hardware & operating systems)
o Strong network knowledge
o Excellent communication skills (Phone/Email)
Ability to interact and assist users over the phone
Ability to communicate with confidence and ensure the highest level of professionalism.
Ability to write clear emails to non-technical staff and send incident updates to upper management when required.
Assist with weekly presentation slides and project updates
Strong forensics background (soft requirement)