SOC Analyst Level I Responsibilities & Qualifications
We are currently seeking an SOC Analyst to join our team. The chosen candidate for this position must have a love of diverse technologies and IT-related infrastructure.
Desired Technical Skills:
- Handle security events: IDS alarm, malware (alerting, not triage), account misuse, network security events, etc.
- Able to effectively weed out false positives and make decisions on triage steps
- Assist in creating new processes and automations for Level 1, 2 and 3 events
- Analyze risk alarms and events for customers
- Able to work in a fast paced environment with service level agreements in place across clientele
- Understand and able to use a SIEM for event investigation
- Keep up on the latest security news and events, and effectively communicate them to team members
- A willingness to learn and enthusiasm about their future in security.
- Experience with ethical hacking and be able to think like a hacker.
Necessary Soft Skills:
- Ability to read and understand written English
- Ability to clearly communicate on the phone and through e-mail/ticket updates.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Good customer service skills. Note: this job requires you to speak to clients throughout the day, please remember when applying
Technologies
· UTM Firewalls (Fortinet a plus)
· EDR / XDR Platforms
· SOAR Platform
· SIEM Platforms
Certifications (Preferred by not required)
· CySA+
Certifications Required
· Security+
· Network+
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,489.14 - $49,965.41 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- No experience needed
- Under 1 year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Work Location: In person