Overview
Remote
On Site
$51 - $69 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Email Security
Threat Analysis
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Management
SIEM
Dashboard
Risk Management
Vulnerability Management
Business Operations
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in Columbia, MD.
Responsibilities:
Threat Detection & Investigation:
* Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and other monitoring tools
* Investigate escalated alerts from MSSP or automated detections
* Perform threat hunting based on IOCs, suspicious activity, and threat intelligence
Incident Response:
* Lead response for medium-to-high severity incidents
* Conduct root cause analysis and document findings in post-incident reports
* Coordinate with internal teams to contain and eradicate threats
Security Tool Management:
* Tune and maintain SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to improve detection fidelity
* Develop custom detection rules, dashboards, and reports
Vulnerability & Risk Management:
* Lead the lifecycle of vulnerability management, from scanning and analysis to remediation tracking
* Validate and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their exploitability and potential impact to business operations
* Work directly with IT teams to provide guidance and technical recommendations for patching and configuration changes
* Track remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS:
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in Columbia, MD.
Responsibilities:
Threat Detection & Investigation:
* Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and other monitoring tools
* Investigate escalated alerts from MSSP or automated detections
* Perform threat hunting based on IOCs, suspicious activity, and threat intelligence
Incident Response:
* Lead response for medium-to-high severity incidents
* Conduct root cause analysis and document findings in post-incident reports
* Coordinate with internal teams to contain and eradicate threats
Security Tool Management:
* Tune and maintain SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to improve detection fidelity
* Develop custom detection rules, dashboards, and reports
Vulnerability & Risk Management:
* Lead the lifecycle of vulnerability management, from scanning and analysis to remediation tracking
* Validate and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their exploitability and potential impact to business operations
* Work directly with IT teams to provide guidance and technical recommendations for patching and configuration changes
* Track remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS:
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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