I am a recruiting consultant with Artech, and I am hoping I can help you find the perfect next opportunity for your career goals. You very well could be happy in your present role but might be looking for a more challenging project or maybe you want to explore opportunities outside your comfort zone. I am currently recruiting for a Security Operations Center Lead Analystfor one of our clients in the US. Below are the specs for the role:
Title: Security Operations Center Lead Analyst
Duration: 6-12 Months
Location: Dallas, TX (100% Onsite)
Job Description:
100% Onsite - Lead roles are also 12 hour shifts that begin and end on the 6’s. All that said, there is a line in each job description that states: the candidate must have a “Willingness to work a flexible schedule, such as shift work, days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary - 100% on site“. There will be times when we need analysts to cover for their counterpart
Responsible for ensuring the safety of technology platforms inclusive of workstations, server systems, networks, applications, databases and electronic information, and to protect the systems from security violations, access or destruction. Assists with implementing Information Technology security policies covering protocols, applications, networks, client and server systems, personnel and other risk management mechanisms.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent will:
- Actively monitor and investigate in real-time the organization’s networks, systems, applications, and databases to protect Client internal partners and our external customers from security violations, access, or destruction
- Perform Cybersecurity investigations – Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) and make recommendations to management on findings and solutions
- Reporting of identified metrics, threats, relevant trends, and other topics as requested by the Chief Digital Officer, Chief Information Officer, Information Security Officer
- Actively engage and collaborate with other groups within the Digital Grid Management (DGM) team and internal partners
- Act as an escalation point for security analysts and be able to assist in problem-solving by providing cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of corporate technology environment
- Train new and existing SOC analysts to utilize the Client security tools necessary to perform analyst duties
- Guide and mentor SOC analyst to develop knowledge and understanding of security threats, trends, and intelligence
- Coordinating with Manager for high priority incidents
- Ensure the Director of Cybersecurity and CIO is apprised of technical and regulatory changes in the security landscape
- A change agent to adapt and drive change throughout the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, results-oriented with a passion to deliver above par results in a proactive manner
- Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements as assigned
- High School diploma, GED and relevant work experience is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field is preferred
- 5 years cybersecurity monitoring experience required
- Proven analytical, problem solving, and research skills
- Understanding of network concepts, protocols, services and operating systems
- Experience with SIEM, email security, IPS, web security, application whitelisting, EDR, SOAR, and anomaly detection tools required
- Ability to obtain certifications in industry specific and technical fields, such as NERC-CIP and CompTIA Security +
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, such as shift work (including rotating shifts), days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in an open and collaborative environment
Click “APPLY” to send your resume for this role or you can send an email to me at Shaheen.kovuru@artech.com. You can also reach me directly at 973-507-7598.
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