Remote Threat Monitoring and SOC Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Remote Threat Monitoring and SOC Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients for a Remote position.

Responsibilities:
Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analysts play a critical role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats in real-time. The Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst maintains and operates information security monitoring programs by applying security policies, processes, and standards for large and complex environments.

• Continuously monitor security event logs, network traffic, and system logs to identify potential security threats.
• Performs comprehensive threat analysis of cyber alerts and events. Applies the appropriate mitigations and remediations in response to cybersecurity events and trends.
• Respond to reports and alerts from cybersecurity detective and protective systems and tools.
• Correlate and analyze threat data from various sources to establish the identity of malicious users or actors active in the computing environment.
• Create detailed security reports to fulfill audit, management, or business requirements.
• Conducts industry research and technical evaluation of threat intelligence from multiple sources with specific emphasis on actor Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs)
• Participates in assessments and development of cyber threat profiles of current events based on collection, research, and analysis of open-source information
• Assist with implementation or tuning of appropriate security controls and solutions to mitigate risk and vulnerabilities, as well as safeguard our systems and data.
• Creates and coordinates completion of detailed security reports to fulfill audit, management, or business owner requirements.
• Contributes to the design, configuration, documentation, and implementation of security monitoring program.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

Required Skills:

• Related bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience - Computer Information Systems / Cybersecurity
• Certified in one of the following, or the ability to successfully obtain certification within 180 days of FTE conversion: Security+, GCIH*, CEH**, FE (Forensics Analyst Only)
• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role, preferably in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and investigating security related issues and having experience or knowledge with vulnerability and patch management.
• Strong technical, analytical, and documenting and reviewing skills
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and security tools, DevOps concepts, cloud security principles, risk management, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with industry data security, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Experience or knowledge of scripting and automating information security systems

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.