Aloha! One of Hawaii's largest health insurers is seeking an experienced SOC analyst to join their team! Ideally, this person will have strong expertise in security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR). This position will contribute to the IT Security Team in an enterprise level environment by leveraging Microsoft Sentinel and automation capabilities to enhance the company's threat detection and incident response operations. Additionally, he/she will aid in continuous improvement of security operations and provide mentorship to some of the more junior analysts as well. This position can sit fully remote but he/she must be able to work EST to allow overlap with HST, and provide additional support/coverage outside of Hawaii hours.
Top Skills' Details
4+ years hands-on SOC experience
- Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel (workspace management, analytics rules, KQL queries, workbooks, and incident management)
- Ability to communicate effectively with development team and other stakeholders, vendors, team members, etc.,
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, analyze, and investigate complex security alerts and events using Microsoft Sentinel and integrated security tools
Design, develop, and maintain SOAR playbooks and automation workflows to streamline incident response processes
Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents, including log correlation, threat hunting, and advanced analytics
Lead incident response efforts for medium to high-severity security events, leveraging automated response capabilities
Create and optimize analytics rules, KQL queries, and detection logic within Microsoft Sentinel
Develop and refine SOAR workflows to reduce manual effort and improve response times
Conduct root cause analysis and provide detailed incident reports with remediation recommendations
Mentor junior SOC analysts on Microsoft Sentinel capabilities and best practices
Tune and optimize security orchestration workflows to minimize false positives and enhance detection accuracy
Stay current with emerging threats, SOAR technologies, and Microsoft Sentinel feature enhancements
Collaborate with IT, engineering, and stakeholders on security automation initiatives
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a SOC or security operations role
Active GIAC certification (GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GSEC, or other relevant GIAC credential)
Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel (workspace management, analytics rules, KQL queries, workbooks, and incident management)
Demonstrated expertise in MS-Sentinel as SOAR and security automation (playbook development, workflow orchestration, API integrations)
Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and/or network security (protocols, traffic analysis, network architecture)
Experience with scripting and automation languages (Python, PowerShell, KQL)
Deep understanding of the cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and common attack methodologies
Proven ability to analyze and respond to security incidents independently
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate)
Multiple GIAC certifications or other advanced security certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP)
Experience with Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or other Azure automation services
Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and integration with Microsoft Sentinel
Experience with additional SOAR platforms (Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, etc.)
Proficiency with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, particularly Microsoft Defender
Experience with cloud security across Azure and other platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
Familiarity with digital forensics and malware analysis
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Honolulu, HI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Honolulu,HI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 101054TS
- Position Id: JP-005701940
- Posted 7 hours ago
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