SOC Analyst

Job#: 3011677

Job Description:

Job Posting: Tier 1 SOC Analyst - InfoSec

Client: Large Bank

Location: Onsite 4 days/week (Tuesday-Friday)

Shift: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Duration: 18-month contract with potential for conversion

Overview:

Apex Systems is seeking a seasoned Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join a high-impact security operations team supporting applications for one of the nation's top banks. This is a backfill opportunity for a critical role within a collaborative SOC environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on SOC experience, a tool-agnostic mindset, and a passion for mentoring junior analysts.

Team Structure:

• 4 Tier 2 SOC Analysts
• 4 Tier 1 SOC Analysts
• Offshore team supporting third shift
• Peer team covering Monday-Thursday/Friday schedule

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and respond to security alerts from SIEM Cloud Mission Control
• Perform early-stage remediation and escalate incidents to Tier 2 as needed
• Work tickets from the queue using tools such as XSOAR and Splunk (training provided for other tools)
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless coverage
• Mentor and upskill junior Tier 1 analysts
• Contribute to a proactive and resilient SOC posture

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on SOC experience
• Experience with any EDR platform
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR tools; Splunk and SPL scripting preferred
• Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members
• Tool-agnostic approach with willingness to learn new platforms

Additional Notes:

• No weekend call hours
• Candidates must be comfortable working onsite 4 days per week
• Long-term opportunity with strong potential for full-time conversion

If you're a seasoned SOC analyst ready to make an impact and help shape the next generation of InfoSec talent, we encourage you to apply.

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 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.