SOC Analyst

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE JOB!! This job is in LEEDS, ALABAMA!

SOC analysts are the first to respond to cyber security incidents. They report on cyberthreats and implement any changes needed to protect the organization.

Job duties of SOC analysts include

• Threat and vulnerability analysis.
• Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends.
• Analysis and response to previously unknown hardware and software vulnerabilities.
• Preparing disaster recovery plans.

SOC analysts are considered the last line of defense and they usually work as part of a large security team, working alongside security managers and cybersecurity engineers.

SOC analysts need to be detail oriented because they are responsible for monitoring many aspects simultaneously. They need to watch the protected network and respond to threats and events. The level of responsibility typically depends on the size of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

1. Implement and manage security tools.
2. Investigate suspicious activities, contain and prevent them.
3. Reduce downtime and ensure business continuity.
4. Providing security services to the rest of the organization.
5. Audit and compliance support.

Job Skills

• Network Defense
• Incidence Response
• Computer Forensics
• Reverse Engineering

Preferred Certification and Training Requirements

• 3-5 years of work experience in IT field
• Previous experience in design, documentation, provisioning and installation of network security devices (Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAF, etc) and Servers (Linux/Windows), A MUST
• Basic Network and Internet knowledge (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing, HTTP, DNS, SMPT, etc) and strong interest in IT security
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, preferred
• CompTIA Security
• MCSE
• MCP
• CCNA
• CISSP
• GIAC
• CISA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call

Experience:

• Cybersecurity: 3 years (Preferred)
• Information security: 3 years (Preferred)
• Windows: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leeds, AL 35094: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000