SOC Analyst

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 EST
• Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST

Day-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%: Other

Must-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.
  

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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.

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