SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and vigilant SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be the frontline defender of our organization’s digital assets, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across our IT infrastructure. Your proactive approach and technical expertise will ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly impact our organization’s security posture and resilience against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor security alerts using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze network traffic, logs, and system alerts to detect suspicious activities related to LAN, WAN, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), and network protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP.
• Respond promptly to security incidents by executing incident response procedures, including threat containment, eradication, and recovery in accordance with established security plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and vulnerability research to identify weaknesses in IT infrastructure, including firewalls like Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE for identity management, and encryption protocols such as PKI.
• Collaborate with IT teams on system security hardening efforts across operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions like Debian and CentOS, macOS, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of security incidents, system configurations, and compliance activities aligned with standards like NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), FedRAMP, and RMF (Risk Management Framework).
• Support network support activities including network installation, configuration of VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), load balancing solutions, network architecture design, and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN design, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP stack, DNS, DHCP, IPsec VPNs.
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or SolarWinds for log analysis and threat detection & response.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS systems, Cisco ISE for access management; familiarity with network security devices.
• Understanding of system security principles including system hardening on various operating systems (Windows Server/Client, Linux distributions like Ubuntu or openSUSE).
• Knowledge of vulnerability management tools and techniques for vulnerability assessment and research.
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments including AWS cloud architecture; experience with virtualization platforms like VMware vSphere or Citrix is a plus.
• Ability to implement security standards such as ISO 27000 series or FIPS compliance; understanding of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST standards or COBIT.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks; familiarity with DevOps practices is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills in threat intelligence gathering and attack framework analysis; ability to perform computer forensics when needed.
• Excellent communication skills for incident management coordination; ability to prepare detailed reports on security events. Join us as a SOC Analyst if you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your expertise safeguards vital information assets while advancing your career in cybersecurity!

Pay: $53.01 - $69.75 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job