Security Analyst (SOC)

Job#: 3024012

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for an exciting position working in an established Security Operations Center. As the Security Analyst you will join a very mature and forward thinking SOC that welcomes employee's to think outside the box. The SOC oversee' s all cyber security functions for our entire company that has thousands of employee's across the USA.

Job title: Security Analyst (SOC)

Location: 100% remote (must be local to Akron, OH)

12 month Contract

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1+ year experience

• General Cyber Security exposure and experience
• Operating Systems (Linux, and/or Windows)
• Understanding Windows and security systems logs
• Scripting such as; PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.
• Dynamic mindset, critical/Open thinking, and researching/investigating. Collaboration and teamwork.
• Basic Understanding of forensic, Malware, threat intelligent practices and tools

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for incident response work including analyzing events, identifying false positive vs. real threats, identifying host involvement, comparing scan results, analyzing logs, and prioritizing incident/events. Helps to solve Tier II incidents and events.
• Responsible for Malware Analytics & Vulnerability Assessments by investigating events similar in complexity to Bash attempts and SQL injections.
• Does work with Forensic Support by working with remote contractor sites to extract data requested by our government SOC counterparts. Helps to develop training materials.
• Using Security Tool Management, troubleshoots and supports the restoration of security tool degradation and outages.
• Through network monitoring works on the identification of resource management, hung processes, and routing configuration issues.
• General understand of IT Security standards and protocols.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors in Computer Science or Information Systems highly preferred but not required

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• Cloud environments
• Forensic Support: RAM Dumping, Host Imaging
• Security Tool Management: Troubleshoot Outage/Degradation, Identify Health Status
• Threat intelligence tools
• Threat intelligence platform-
• A lot of scripting (pyhton powershell)
• Remote forensic tools
• Networking
• Databases
• Application development
• Project management

Able to demonstrate an understanding and/or proficiency in the following areas:

• Ability to research and investigate things as needed. Think outside the box to find solutions to unknown problems.
• Incident Response Tasks: Identify false/real threats, analyze tool alerts, identify Host involvement, compare scan results, identify incident/events, determine priority level(s), analyze logs, initiate appropriate Host scan, validate IP addresses, identify customer POC, remedy an Incident creation, enact a recall list, open a Triage Line, document incidents, communicate incidents, and gather incident details.
• Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Bash and/or Python
• Security Training: Knowledge of latest security trends and security methodology.
• Understanding of Proxy/Gateways.
• Network Monitoring:
• Malware Analytics: Bash Attempts, SQL Injections, Dos/DDos
• Vulnerability Assessment: Proper Nessus Scan
• Security Tool Management: Troubleshoot Outage/Degradation, Identify Health Status

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.