Security Analyst - Tier 2

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Cybersecurity Analyst (Tier 2)

Position type: Contract
Duration: 12 mos
Location: Remote

As a Cybersecurity Analyst you will:

The Tier 2 Security Operation Center (SOC) Analysts have experience in using SIEM technologies to support in-depth investigations and threat hunting activities. Experience with Devo, Splunk, Azure Sentinel or other SIEM technology is required. An understanding of ticket workflow and handling is also required. This position may require off-hours work at times (outside of 40 hours). If off-hours compensation is needed, Comp time will be issued in place of Overtime pay. The Comp time hours will be available to schedule for up to 2 months after the Overtime is recorded. After 2 months' time or the end of employment, the Comp time will expire and be unavailable for use.

Tier 2 SOC Analysts are also responsible for researching, responding to, and creating tickets within the ticketing system.

Tier 2 Analysts are responsible for:

• Determining service impact of security events.
• Alerting customers to possible malicious activity.
• Working tickets via ticketing system.
• Creating tickets for various needs of the SOC.
• Research and data collection of events of interest.
• Engaging support of Tier 3 Analysts, Network Operations Center (NOC), Network Engineers and/or the CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.
• Receive and analyze security alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.
• Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities.
• Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).
• Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave.
• Assists in developing cybersecurity recommendations to Tier 3 based on significant threats and vulnerabilities.
• Work security tickets within established SLAs and escalate to Customer or Tier 3 as needed, establish false positive, or contact customer as needed.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other SOC personnel.
• Contribute to the creation of process documentation and training materials.

Candidate Requirements

Candidate should have strong communications skills, both written and verbal, comfortable communicating with teammates, customer technical personnel, Leads and Managers

The preferred candidate is REQUIRED to have:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of Security Incident Response, Security Operations Center, and/or threat analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience using either an enterprise and/or cloud Security SIEM technologies as an analyst.
• Ability to support and work across multiple customer and bespoke systems.
• Must be able to pass a CJIS background check process and other background checks to comply with customers contracts.
• Strong Documentation (SOP/Standard Operations Procedure) development.
• Understanding of Ticket Flow.
• Strong Trouble Shooting Skills.
• Understanding of how to read inbound and outbound traffic.
• Complete basic safety and security training to meet the customer requirements.
• Ability to work a rotating shift and on-call schedule as required.
• CompTIA Security certification (equivalent or higher)
• Selected candidates must be US Citizens.

Candidate Preferred Requirements
The Preferred candidate holding one or more of the industry certifications will be a plus.

• Certified Ethic Hacker (CEH) or equivalent
• Certified Incident Handler (GCIH or ECIH)
• Splunk Power User Certification
• Other Certs - such as CompTIA Networking , any Cloud Certifications, Devo, Splunk, Azure Sentinel

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Thank you!

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $40-48 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Benefits:
401K, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid sick days

About the Company:
Diversant

DIVERSANT LLC, an ACS Solutions company, is one of the fastest-growing IT staffing companies in the US.  Our growth rate for the past several years has been more than double that for our industry and reflects our ability to successfully provide IT workforce and diversity spend for our Fortune 1000 and midmarket clients.  Much of our success is due to our consultative approach.  We view our clients and consultants as business partners, and strive to understand their individual needs and challenges.  This leads to the development of strategic solutions, rather than the tactical delivery of commoditized goods and services.  

Company Size:
100 to 499 employees

Industry:
Computer Hardware

Founded:
1990

Website:
https://www.diversant.com/

Salary : $40 - $48