Edfinancial Careers

Security Operations Center Analyst

Edfinancial Careers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Knoxville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States

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JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Monitor security events and alerts from various sources including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus systems, and other security tools.
  • Analyze security alerts to identify potential cybersecurity incidents and assess their severity.
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents, including determining the root cause, impact, and extent of the compromise.
  • Utilize threat intelligence sources to enhance the detection and analysis of security threats.
  • Respond promptly to security incidents, following established procedures and protocols.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain and mitigate security incidents.
  • Document all incident response activities, including actions taken, findings, and remediation steps.
  • Assist in identifying and assessing vulnerabilities within the organization's systems and networks.
  • Coordinate with system administrators and other stakeholders to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
  • Track and report on the status of vulnerability remediation efforts.
  • Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the organization's environment.
  • Develop and execute threat hunting methodologies and techniques to identify advanced threats that may evade traditional security measures.
  • Manage and maintain security tools and technologies, ensuring they are properly configured and updated.
  • Collaborate with the IT team to deploy, configure, and tune security solutions for maximum effectiveness.
  • Generate regular reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics for management review.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.
  • Provide guidance and training to other members of the IT team on security best practices, incident response procedures, and emerging threats.
  • Participate in security awareness programs to educate employees about cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
  • Recommend and implement enhancements to security monitoring and detection capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in a security operations role, preferably in a SOC environment.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
  • Experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security technologies.
  • Proficiency in incident response methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
  • Relevant certifications such as Security+, GIAC, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cybersecurity principlesincident response methodologiesthreat hunting methodologiesvulnerability assessmentsecurity monitoringnetworking conceptssecurity analysisroot cause analysisthreat intelligencesecurity incident documentation
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkindependenceguidancetrainingcollaborationorganization
Certifications
Security+GIACCISSPBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity