Associate Security Analyst - SOC

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking an Associate Security Analyst to support their SOC team in Washington, DC. This role involves monitoring security events, conducting in-depth threat analysis, and collaborating with different teams to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience and a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices.

Benefits

Health, wellness, and financial benefits

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities

World-class facilities and technology

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology.
• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 1-3 years of experience in alert management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the SIEM environment for security monitoring.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts using SIEM and SOAR.
• Support the incident handling process for timely investigations.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Self-Motivation

Collaboration

Communication

Training

Initiative

Detail-Oriented

Organization

Follow-Up

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

SOAR technologies

Windows Server

Linux operating systems

Log management

Job description

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About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 Organizations Worldwide Rely On SHI’s Concierge Approach To Help Them Solve What’s Next. But The Heartbeat Of SHI Is Our Employees – All 6,000 Of Them. If You Join Our Team, You’ll Enjoy

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.
  
  

Job Summary

The Associate Security Analyst - SOC is responsible for supporting the Security Operations Center (SOC) team in monitoring and analyzing security events, incidents, and alerts. This role will assist in identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the security of our organization's information systems, and contributing to incident response efforts.

Role Description

• Manage and enhance the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment, including log collection, aggregation, and infrastructure support.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts and incidents, utilizing SIEM and SOAR technologies to identify and mitigate threats.
• Support the incident handling process across various platforms, ensuring timely investigation, escalation, and remediation of security incidents.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of information assets and support scheduled security testing and risk management processes.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address security program concerns and provide actionable recommendations.
• Provide coaching and training to team members and clients on security best practices and incident response strategies.
• Identify and address gaps in client environments, data ingestion, and configurations to improve security alert quality.
• Participate in threat hunting activities and stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques.
• Develop and communicate high-quality reports and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and resolution of security issues.
• Support projects aimed at automation and process improvements to enhance security operations and client success.
  
  

Behaviors and Competencies

Problem-Solving: Can identify problems, propose solutions, and take action to resolve them without explicit instructions.

Data Analysis: Can identify patterns and trends in data, propose hypotheses, and use statistical techniques to test them.

Self-Motivation: Can identify personal or professional growth opportunities, propose self-improvement strategies, and take action without explicit instructions.

Collaboration: Can actively participate in team discussions, respect differing opinions, and collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information, and can adapt communication style to the audience.

Training: Can identify learning gaps within a team, propose training solutions, and take action to implement them without explicit instructions.

Initiative: Can identify opportunities for improvement, propose solutions, and take action without explicit instructions.

Detail-Oriented: Can identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections.

Organization: Can prioritize daily tasks, manage personal workflow, and utilize basic tools to keep track of responsibilities.

Follow-Up: Can independently track and follow up on tasks without requiring reminders, ensuring responsibilities are fulfilled.

Skill Level Requirements

• The ability to understand and implement best practices and measures for system security to protect organizational data and infrastructure - Basic
• Proficiency in working with and understanding security solutions from leading vendors such as Okta, Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, Proofpoint, CyberArk, SailPoint, Fastly, FireEye, and Fortinet - Basic
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Ability to create clear and effective technical documentation - Basic
• Ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex problems to stakeholders across various functions and levels - Basic
• Experience in managing and maintaining computer systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and security - Basic
• Experience in understanding, managing, and correlating log data for effective security monitoring and analysis - Basic
  
  

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology
• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity
• 1-3 years of experience in alert management
• Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Ability to travel internationally
• Ability to travel 20%
• Certifications such as the following preferred:
• Industry certifications:
  
  

 Network  Security  CySA The base salary for this position is $55,000 - $85,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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