Jr. SOC Monitoring Analyst (2nd OR 3rd Shift)

Job Title: Jr. SOC Monitoring Analyst

Job Location: Farmington CT 06032

Onsite Requirements:

• Passion for Technology, specifically in Cyber Security


• Bachelors in cyber security


• Recent Certifications in Cyber Security (CompTIA Security+)

Job Description:

• The SOC Monitoring Analyst utilizes internal processes and tools to detect and respond to various threats.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze and investigate alerts from various log sources including IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, servers, endpoints and other network devices in an enterprise security information and event monitoring (SIEM).


• Perform appropriate response or escalation activities using established event handling and incident response procedures based on risk categorization.


• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders across the Corporate and Business Unit cyber security and information technology organizations.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Applicable work experience or academic coursework in Network Support, Security Operations and conversant with cyber security concepts and techniques.


• Demonstrable knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, topology, and security), operating systems (Windows/UNIX), and web technologies (Internet security).


• Understand system data, including, but not limited to, security event logs, system logs, and firewall logs.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate technical details clearly and concisely with peers and various levels of management team.


• Capability to think and operate independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision.


• A proactive, analytical and results driven mindset that is highly detail oriented.


• A solid understanding of process documentation and procedures with the ability to develop, revise and execute standard work.


• Organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.


• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues.


• Candidate should have technical understanding of the following areas:


• Network analysis using tcpdump, Wireshark or other packet capture/inspection tools.


• Searching, interpreting, and working with data from enterprise logging systems including syslog, netflow, Splunk or other SIEM/SIEM platforms.


• Endpoint protection suites such as Symantec, McAfee, Carbon Black, Forcepoint or Tanium.

Education:

• Typically requires a University Degree in Cyber, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information and Technology Systems, Math or Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience or cybersecurity certifications in lieu of degree.


• Security+, Network+, A+, CySA+, GSEC, CEH, GCIH, GIAC or similar certifications are a plus.
  

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.


• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire s.


• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**