SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Please see below for a SOC Analyst with the State of Iowa. This is a hybrid position in Des Moines, IA-IDEALLY looking for someone local here as they jump on those the fastest. Of course as always it's a double plus if they come with State/Government experience but LOCAL will win Also, looking for someone that holds the certifications listed below. Please allow for 48 hours for feedback before asking, Thank you

Location: Des Moines, IA- Hybrid

Terms: Contract, No Visa Restrictions

Interview: Virtual

This position supports the State of Iowa's Department of Management, Division of IT (DOM DoIT), Security Operations Center(SOC). The purpose of this position is to provide tier two triage for information technology issues and information security incidents. As a tier two information security incident handler, this position will be responsible for information security incidents for the entirety of their lifecycle.

Serve as the primary incident owner for the Security Operations Center. Lead efforts related to the incident handling processes such as incident discovery, analysis and verification, incident tracking, containment and recovery, incident response coordination, escalation and notification. Lead efforts in coordinating with other teams to remediate detected incidents. Communicate intelligence to key personnel.

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA Security+ (Security+ CE), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) or other information security c

Required

6

Years

Strong understanding of security technologies and strategies, including but not limited to: firewall, IDS, policy management, security processes/best-

Required

6

Years

Solid knowledge of common and emerging attack vectors, penetration methods and countermeasures.

Required

6

Years

Knowledge of conflict resolution and incident escalation.

Required

6

Years

Ability to work effectively with customers to solve business challenges while balancing the need for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Required

6

Years

Demonstrated ability to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations which require complex judgments and solutions based on sophisticated analyti

Required

6

Years

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, convey both oral and written instruction, and handle multiple task interruptions while providing servi

Required

6

Years

Must be an individual of high integrity and be a model of unwavering integrity to others.

Required

6

Years

Commitment to fostering a diverse working environment.

Required

6

Years

Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team of peers, and also to support and contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment.

Required

6

Years