SOC Analyst

This job was posted by [Link available when viewing the job] : For more information, please see: [Link available when viewing the job] Overview:Our client is seeking a Security Analyst to join their Cyber Security Operations Center on a contract basis to hire basis. This hands-on role is responsible for the initial triage of security incidents, managing incoming alerts, and responding to security-related requests via automated workflows. Interviews next week and start in two weeks!Shifts:Monday - Friday: 12:30 AM to 9:00 AM ESTSaturday and Sunday: 12:30 AM to 1:00 PM ESTDay-to-Day Responsibilities:Responding to Security Alerts: Create and manage rules.Triaging Security Alerts: Identify and address potential threats.Endpoint Detection and Response: Utilize tools like SPLUNK and antivirus software.Procedure Writing: Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Training: Conduct training sessions as needed.Breakdown of Responsibilities:50%: Responding to tickets/alerts and incident triage.20%: Documentation and ticket handling, including writing incident reports.20%: Procedure writing, revising existing SOPs, and creating new ones. SOPs are reviewed annually.10%: OtherMust-Have Skills:Experience with EDR tools such as Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender.Proficiency in using Splunk as a primary Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool.Strong skills in incident response, triage, ticket management, and SOP writing.Experience with documentation and Project Management tools like JIRA and confluence. Confluence for writing SOPs, Jira for project tasks (longer term initiatives). ServiceNow for tickets based on SLAs.Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: [Link available when viewing the job] />Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future