Soc analyst

SOC Security Analyst (Level 2)The preference is hybrid out of College Park, Maryland but remote US based candidates will be considered. Either way, the schedule will be a Panama schedule : (slow rotating shift pattern that uses 4 teams and two 12-hour shifts to provide 24 / 7 coverage.The working and non-working days follow this pattern : 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off)SummaryBlueVoyant is looking for Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts (Level 2) to help our global customers manage their IT security.You will be part of a fast-paced team that helps customers to reduce the impact of security incidents and ensures that critical business operations continue unhindered.Key Responsibilities• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from multiple sources, including security information and event management (SIEM) software, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs (Windows and Unix), and databases• Separate true threats from false positives using network and log analysis and escalate possible intrusions and attacks• Initiate tickets, document, and escalate to higher-level security analysts• Serve as the technical escalation point and mentor for lower-level analysts• Regularly communicate with customer IT teams to inform them of issues, help them remediate, and ensure that they continue to operate business as usual• Perform triage of incoming issues (assess the priority, determine risk).• Work with customers to deploy hardware and software monitoring systemsBasic Qualifications• Excellent teamwork skills• Knowledge of and experience with intrusion detection / prevention systems and SIEM software• Strong knowledge and understanding of network protocols and devices.• Strong experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems.• Ability to analyze event logs and recognize signs of cyber intrusions / attacks• Ability to handle high pressure situations in a productive and professional manner.• Ability to work directly with customers to understand requirements for and feedback on security services• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics in clear and easy-to-understand language• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed team• Able and willing to work in a 24 / 7 / environment, including nights and weekends, on a rotating shift schedule• Ability to provide tuning recommendations for security tools to tool administrators.• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, TCP Dump, Security Onion, and SplunkStrong knowledge of the following :• SIEM• Packet Analysis• SSL Decryption• Malware Detection• HIDS / NIDS• Network Monitoring Tools• Case Management System• Knowledge Base• Web Security Gateway• Email Security• Data Loss Prevention• Anti-VirusPreferred Qualifications• Experience in network / host vulnerability analysis, intrusion analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, or related areas• 2-4 years of hands-on SOC / TOC / NOC experience• GCIA required. GCIH, GCFE, CISSP, Security +, Network +, CEH, RHCA, RHCE, MCSA, MCP, or MCSE preferred• Familiarity with tools such as IDA Pro, PEiD, PEview, Procmon, Snort, Bro, Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Nessus• Familiarity with GPO, Landesk, or other IT Infrastructure tools• Understanding of programming / scripting languages and ability to run basic database queriesEducation• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or other IT-related field. Exceptional candidates with proven experience in security / network operations will also be considered.Last updated : 2024-11-10