Security Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States Experis Full time
Security Operations Specialist

Estimated salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year.

We are looking for a skilled Security Operations Specialist to join our team at Experis in Ashburn, VA. As a Security Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting near real-time security monitoring, detecting and analyzing security incidents, and addressing customer requests for information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity technologies and excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct near real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment, utilizing proprietary SIEM and cybersecurity tools to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
  • Monitor alert health in near real-time and escalate critical alerts according to service level agreements.
  • Detects and analyzes security incidents, particularly complex or escalated events, to assess threats effectively.
  • Address customer Requests For Information, leveraging soft and technical skills to query raw logs for IOCs, provide insights into SOC infrastructure, and offer guidance on SIEM features and best practices.
  • Perform level 1 assessment of incoming alerts, prioritizing and correlating details to determine severity within the customer environment and coordinating with tier II/III for critical incidents as needed.
  • Execute basic incident response activities using customer SIEM and cybersecurity toolkits.
  • Contribute to the SOC Knowledge Base and provide input for revisions.
  • Draft clear and concise escalation tickets.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS:
  • Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in a security-related role.
  • Fundamental knowledge of Cyber Security technologies.
  • Understanding of the threat landscape and indicators of compromise.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Proactively engage with customers, client executives, and management teams.
  • Excellent documentation and communication abilities in written and oral English.
DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • One or more years of experience in an Information Security Analyst position.
  • Familiarity with basic cyber threat hunting techniques.
  • Experience in incident response using different SIEMs and adhering to industry best practices.
  • Proficiency in investigating security incidents, developing/tuning use cases, and understanding incident response protocols.
  • Ability to create new content, searches, and scripts for tools like Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.
  • Understanding of device logging, network troubleshooting, and device troubleshooting.
  • Experience with incident response techniques such as network forensic analysis.
  • Familiarity with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and analyzing alerts generated by inspection.
  • Scripting knowledge in languages like Python, Powershell, Bash Shell, Java, Ansible, etc.
  • Relevant security certifications such as SANS GIAC, GCIH, CompTIA Security+, CCNP-Security, CySA+, GCED, CEH, or similar credentials.
At Experis, we strive to maintain a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive.

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