Cloud Security Analyst II (5768)

SMX; Richmond (VA); Teletrabalho; USD 73 000 - 111 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Resumo da oferta

SMX is seeking a Cloud Security Operations Analyst to support our Security Operations team for managed cloud security services. The role focuses on monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructures for clients.

You will work with Unix/Linux/Windows environments, implement endpoint security, and generate regular security reports. The position is remote, supporting a Herndon, Virginia-based team, and requires a 4-year cybersecurity or CS degree with 2+

Qualificações

• 4 year degree focused on Cybersecurity or Computer Science.
• 2+ years cybersecurity or cloud experience, preferably in a SOC.
• Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and CLI.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust and DoD clearance.
• Experience with endpoint security tools and threat countermeasures.
• Scripting language experience is a plus.
• CISSP/CEH/CASP or similar certs preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and continually improve system and network security monitoring capabilities and procedures.
• Monitor, triage, and notify clients of potential security incidents and tune sensors to reduce false positives.
• Implement endpoint security agent policies and rules to meet defensive objectives.
• Support operational threat analysis based on log correlation and endpoint tools.
• Support contingency and incident response activities.
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports based on monitoring and alerting capabilities.
• Recommend improvements; maintain/monitor production and non-production systems to protect customer data.
• Write knowledge base documents to improve operations and SOPs.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Threat detection

Incident response

Cloud security

Communication

Cybersecurity

Scripting basics

Security monitoring

Collaboration

Formação académica

4 year degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Ferramentas

SIEM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Smartronix, LLC is currently seeking a Cloud Security Operations Analyst to support our Security Operations team responsible for the managed security services of our customers' cloud-based infrastructures. Candidate will need to guide/assist individuals as they evaluate the overall cyber security posture and develop security monitoring solutions for countering emerging threats. The right candidate will contribute to detecting and mitigating security threats by leveraging the provided security tools to ensure quality and timely delivery of our customers' managed security services. This is a remote position supporting a Herndon, Viriginia based team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continually improve system and network security monitoring capabilities and procedures

• Monitor, triage, and notify our clients of potential security incidents and tune sensors and queries to reduce false positives

• Implement endpoint security agent policies and rules to meet defensive objectives

• Support operational threat analysis based upon log correlation and endpoint security tools

• Support contingency and incident response activities

• Develop monthly and quarterly reports based upon system and network monitoring and alerting capabilities

• Recommend improvements; maintain/monitor production and non-production systems to ensure customer data is protected from unauthorized access

• Write knowledge base documents to improve operations, SOP and contribute to overall organization improvements

Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to lead and coordinate efforts in small working teams

• Ability and willingness to continually learn and enhance capabilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing from a technical perspective

• Ability to collaborate with customer stakeholders regarding security capabilities versus threat actor techniques

• Demonstrable understanding of common enterprise applications, infrastructure, and security technologies

• Ability to analyze emerging cyber security threats and applicability to customer environments

• Proactive, self-motivated target driven for service delivery

• Ability to work within a team

• Skills in presenting and communicating with customers

• 4 year degree focused on Cybersecurity or Computer Science

• Must possess 2+ years cyber security or cloud experience, with a preference for supporting a Security Operations Center

• Experience with Unix, Linux or Windows operating systems; comfortable on the command line interface

• Cloud or virtualization experience is preferred but not require

• Experience with advanced endpoint security tools and their use to counter malicious threat actors

• Experience performing security incident response, incident analysis, and incident handling

• Scripting language experience is preferred by not required

• CISSP, CEH, CASP or additional security certifications are preferred but not required

• Additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree

• Must possess the ability to obtain a Public Trust and DoD security clearance

#LI-SA

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$73,100—$110,800 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).