SOC Resource - Need candidates from "nearshore" locations countries close to the U.S

REQUIRED SKILL SET

CrowdStrike EDR: Investigation, alert triage, threat hunting.

Core Security Mechanisms in Windows: The IT environment is primarily windows. Candidates should have functional knowledge of core windows security mechanisms.

• Security Principals and Security Identifiers
• Access Tokens
• Security Descriptors, DACLS/Discretionary Access Control, Access Control Entries (ACEs)
• Windows Privileges
• Kerberos and NTLM

OS & Core Platform Skills:

• Windows security administration.
• Linux OS security administration. This is a much small part of the environment and less critical. Basic Linux skills are sufficient.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

Network & Identity:

• Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including role-based access, MFA, SSO troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Cisco Duo or Microsoft MFA systems.
• Basic knowledge of SSO (SAML) and troubleshooting auth integrations.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills, especially for status updates and external stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to work independently and write concise, high-quality documentation.
• Familiarity with incident coordination, ideally as part of a CSIRT/SOC function.