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  • ID
    #12269415
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Eliassen Group
  • Date
    2021-04-14
  • Deadline
    2021-06-13

SOC Analyst

New York, New york city, 10286 New york city USA
 
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Our leading financial services client in NYC is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to provide support for security incidents. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities of the SOC Analyst:
  • Provide first level support for security events such as intrusion detection, malware infection, and network breaches
  • Detect false positives, generate corrective actions, or escalate security event as a security incident
  • Leverage existing tools to expand security standing of the computing environment
  • Configure and monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform for security alerts
  • Develop reporting and metrics around security monitoring

Requirements of the SOC Analyst:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline required
  • At least 5 years of experience in Information Security or related field; experience in securities or financial services is a plus
  • At least 3 years of experience in security monitoring and incident response
  • Strong technical knowledge of multiple systems/platforms
  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and network security skills
  • Solid understanding of network, desktop, and server technologies (network intrusion methods, IDS, IPS)
  • Strong incident management and crisis management knowledge
  • Experience with SIEM technologies, log management tools, and security analytics platforms
  • Experience with malware analysis, virus exploitation and mitigation techniques
  • Ability to translate technical information for business stakeholder consumption
Keywords: SOC Analyst, Security Operations Center, Cyber Security, SIEM, Security Information and Event Management, Information Security, IDS, IPS, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Protection System, Incident Response

Job ID: 350460

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting and talent solutions to drive our clients' innovation and business results. Our purpose is to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging over 30 years of success, our expertise in talent solutions, life sciences consulting, Agile consulting, cloud services, risk management, business optimization, and managed services enables us to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA, and with offices from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks, as well as national reach.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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