Sr. SOC Analyst

Post Date

Apr 18, 2024

Location

Falls Church,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22042
US
Jul 01, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

DC0-698298

Pay Rate

$42 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Sr. Information Security/SOC/IDS Analyst supporting Cyber Security Incident Response.

As an Information Security Analyst Sr you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Information Security Analyst Sr. joining our team to help protect and defend the customer's IT security posture.

The Senior SOC Analyst is responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring that the organization's digital assets are protected from unauthorized access. This role involves leading the identification, analysis, and mitigation of threats using a variety of security technologies. The Senior SOC Analyst will serve as an incident detection and response expert, providing guidance to junior analysts and working closely with other cybersecurity teams to develop and refine the organization's security posture.



* Monitor security alerts and logs from various cybersecurity tools and platforms to detect and prioritize potential threats.

* Lead in-depth analysis of security events, including network traffic, endpoint alerts, and system logs, to identify malicious activity.

* Develop and refine incident response protocols and procedures to ensure rapid and effective response to security incidents.

* Coordinate and lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery processes.

* Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior SOC analysts, enhancing team knowledge and effectiveness.

* Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering teams to tune and optimize security tools and technologies.

* Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continually enhance the SOC's capabilities.

* Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential security risks before they impact the organization.

* Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on security incidents, trends, and overall SOC performance to senior management.

* Participate in the development and execution of cybersecurity drills and exercises to prepare for real-world cyber incidents.





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Required Skills & Experience

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Required Experience:

* 4+ years

Required Technical Skills:

* Strong proficiency with Splunk ES SIEM tool and Splunk SPL query language, endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, intrusion detection systems (IDS)/intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other security technologies.

* Experience with Cloud monitoring in Azure and AWS desired

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex information from multiple sources.

* Experience with incident response and digital forensics tools and methodologies.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Network Analysis

* IDS

* SIEM

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.