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SOC Mid-Level Analyst

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
90 - 135K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years in information security, Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification, Experience with log analysis tools, Ability to build SIEM content, Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks.

Key responsabilities:

  • Monitor SIEM and on-premises/cloud applications for threats.
  • Respond to critical incidents and execute recovery activities.
  • Assess lessons learned during post-incident reviews.
  • Coordinate with engineering to improve alert fidelity.
  • Perform threat hunting and compile reports for SOC leadership.
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Job description

ECS is seeking a SOC Mid-Level Analyst to work in our Remote office .

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a Mid-Level SOC Analyst with demonstrated experience supporting the development of processes, procedures, and automations to rapidly ingest, aggregate, correlate, normalize, and analyze event messages to rapidly and assuredly identify and respond to Indicators of Compromise (IoC). The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and perpetual learner who is excited to solve some of our clients’ toughest challenges. To be successful the candidate must have experience working in a mature 24x7x365 Security Operation Center.

Responsibilities include:

  • Continuously monitors SIEM and on-premises infrastructure/cloud applications for security events to threats & intrusions, including:
  • SIEM alert queue
  • Phishing email inbox
  • Intel feeds via email and other sources (i.e., US-CERT, MS-ISAC)
  • Incident ticketing queue
  • Participates with responding to and handling all critical incident activity. Ensure the execution of proper containment, remediation, and recovery activities.
  • Assesses and documents lessons learned as part of post-incident review, such as unsuccessful controls, outdated procedures, or incomplete remediation actions.
  • Coordinates with SIEM engineering to tune security events and alerts for improving alert fidelity.
  • Assists with creating and tuning Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR) playbooks and automated workflows.
  • Performs proactive threat hunting to identify and characterize new emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
  • Works closely with Cyber Threat Intel to provide information on detection patterns for new upcoming threats
  • Compiles threat hunt reports as requested on any specific hunt/threat inquiry and disseminate to SOC leadership.
  • Conducts research and document events of interest within the scope of Cyber Security.

Salary Range: $90,000-$135,000

General Description Of Benefits

Required Skills:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience conducting analysis of log data in support of intrusion analysis or information security operations.
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent with relevant certifications.
  • Experience with two or more analysis tools used in a CIRT or similar investigative environment.
  • Ability to build content in SIEM system.
  • Ability to analyze and triage IoCs.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong analytical mindset with an open and engaging personality
  • Cloud security, threat hunting, security operations
  • Knowledge of the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Preferred Certifications (one or more):
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving

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