Tier 3 Security Operations Analyst

Northwest Partners is looking to hire an experienced Tier 3 Security Operations Analyst to work on a project with one of our premier clients in the cybersecurity industry. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of the highest level of service in support of conducting security event monitoring and analysis as well as incident response. The role is fully remote, within an EST time zone, however, due to the nature of our 24/7 response operation center, some off-hours work may be integrated into a rotation (evenings, weekends, etc.).

What YOU will do:

• Perform real-time monitoring and analysis of security events from multiple sources, including SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs (Unix & Windows).
• Respond to security incidents, escalate to the Threat Management team as needed, and conduct incident response activities.
• Analyze security event logs and alerts, evaluate the severity of security events, and conduct network and system analysis across all technologies.
• Perform incident response activities such as host triage and retrieval, malware analysis, remote system analysis, end-user interviews, and remediation efforts.
• Lead as an Incident Response Coordinator, documenting security investigations, completing security After Action Reviews (AAR), and risk assessments.
• Process assigned SOC queue tickets submitted by Crown Castle users and the IT Service Desk.
• Work on additional project work as assigned and complete weekly Social Media Reports.

What YOU will bring us:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Security, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT Security monitoring, with Tier 3 incident response experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCE, PMP, GSEC, CCNA Cyber Ops, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux System administration is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a profound sense of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team setting, and capability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change.

Benefits Include:

Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Benefits, and more.

About Northwest Partners:

Northwest Partners is an equal opportunity employer. At Northwest Partners, we are dedicated to moving at the speed of innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge, talent, and resources. As a trusted partner, we merge the client's vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.