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  • ID
    #10781910
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    Depends on Experience
  • Source
    Swift Strategic Solutions Inc
  • Date
    2021-03-02
  • Deadline
    2021-05-01

Security Analyst

 California, Sacramento, 94203 Sacramento USA
 
Contract

Vacancy expired!

A public sector client of ours is looking for Security Analyst. This is going to be a 12+ months contract with possibility to hire later. SOC 1st level analyst is responsible for monitoring of company infrastructure in regards of possible security incidents and determining on appropriate actions on occurring incidents.The monitoring is performed via SIEM/SOAR systems (Security Incident and Event Management, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response).

Tasks:
  • Analysis of security incidents, which are sent from various data source to the SIEM system
  • Triage; classification (what type, extend etc.)
  • Detailed analysis of low-priority security incidents
  • Analysis of suspicious deviations from baseline (e.g. test for false positives)
  • Escalation of severe security incidents to the security incident management team or 2nd level
  • Independent ticket handling related to security incidents
  • Be part of 24/7 operating (shifts)
  • Support the SOC Hotline
    • Answer phone calls
    • Monitor mailbox

Required Skills

Skill Level; Expert (E); Advanced (A) Working with monitoring and SIEM / SOAR systems E Working with Trouble Ticket system E Knowledge in change management AAnalysis of security incidents E Computer forensicsAIncident Management AAnalytical thinking ACyber-Crime knowledge ANetwork technologies (Router, Switches), E Logging, Protocols, E Security Systems (Firewall, IDS, Antivirus) AMS Office E

Additional Requirements: A bachelor/master’s degree in one of the following is desired (Cyber Security, Computer Science or related). Practical experience and in depth knowledge in SIEM/SOAR systems, analysis of security incidents, computer forensics, as well as IT and network security. Work independent, self organized and with a high degree of motivation. Processing of security incidents requires fast decision making, flexibility and being able to approach topics independently. Tasks can reach a certain level of complexity which requires fast, analytical thinking, especially in regards to prioritizing security incidents.

Desired certifications:ITIL v. X CCNA Comp Tia Network Security CEH Ethical Hacker Only candidates eligible to hire without sponsorship can apply for this role.

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