Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Req# (801624) IA-DOM-DOIT-SA2-Endpoint Detection & Response

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Des Moines, IA (Remote)

Rate: $30/hr.

Description: The State of Iowa is seeking an experienced Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst with strong expertise in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and cybersecurity incident handling.

Position Summary:

The State of Iowa is seeking an experienced Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst with strong expertise in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and cybersecurity incident handling. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastpaced environment with aggressive timelines and will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to events and alerts supporting state-wide IT systems. This is a remote position.

Required Experience:

• Handson experience working with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Experience responding to, and analysing, cybersecurity events and incidents
• Experience working with Crowd strike, or comparable EDR tool
• Ability to work in highpressure, fastpaced environments
• Experience working with CrowdStrike or comparable EDR tool

Responsibilities:

• Provide security monitoring and response efforts for, and in coordination with, the Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Lead outreach and coordination with statewide partners, including County, Municipal, and educational entities
• Strong communication, reporting, and documentation abilities
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber-security events, alerts, and incidents affecting State of Iowa IT systems
• Take appropriate actions to protect IT assets from potential incidents and threats
• Document and report changes, trends, and implications related to evolving cyber-security tools, systems, and solutions
• Follow SOC processes and assist ISD Security Engineers and OCIO support teams during alerts, events, and incidents
• Submit new events and update existing events within the SOC ticketing system
• Provide phone and email support to state agencies and participating partners during alerts, events, and incidents
• Provide offhours or adhoc shift support as required
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partners across varying technical backgrounds
• Capability to perform Tier 1 troubleshooting, including log collection, documentation review, and appropriate escalation
• Maintain uptodate knowledge on relevant cyber-security technologies and tools
• Support Tier 1 SOC Analysts in triaging cyber-security events, alerts, and incidents
• Follow detailed operational procedures to analyze, escalate, and support remediation of critical security incidents
• Assist with SOC metrics, reporting, and communications
• Support incident response activities up to the preliminary forensics stage
• Monitor EDR tools and perform initial assessment and data gathering for alerts.

Regards,

Vipin Tiwari
Direct No.:
Techridge Inc.