Cyber Security Analyst II

SECU

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community-focused credit union in North Carolina is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst II to enhance its cybersecurity posture. The role involves managing SIEM solutions, analyzing security incidents, and collaborating with IT teams. Ideal candidates will have a HS Diploma, relevant certifications, and 2-4 years of experience in a SOC/SIEM role. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

2-4 years experience as a SOC/SIEM Engineer or similar role.
Strong track record of investigating and responding to security incidents.
2-4 Year University in Information Security preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain systems supporting the SOC and SIEM.
Develop use cases for security incident detection and response.
Analyze security incidents to understand their impact.

Skills

Incident Response

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Threat Analysis

Security Monitoring

Use Case Development

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Relevant certifications (e.g., CSA, CEH)

Tools

SIEM Tools

Log Management Systems

Job description

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If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!

Position Overview:

A Security Administrator II is responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture. This role involves monitoring security alerts, analyzing security incidents, and collaborating with other IT and security teams to ensure effective threat detection and response. The Security Administrator II also develops and fine-tunes correlation rules and reports to mitigate risks and improve overall security operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

(25 %) Design, implement, and maintain the systems and infrastructure that support the SOC, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, log management systems, and other security tools.
(20 %) Design and develop use cases that align with the organization's security goals and objectives, focusing on the detection and response to security incidents.
(20 %) Create and maintain a library of use cases that cover a wide range of security scenarios, including insider threats, malware infections, network intrusions, and data breaches.
(20 %) Analyze running processes and configurations on affected systems to understand the impact and potential damage caused by the attack.
(10 %) Document use case design, implementation, and performance metrics for reporting and auditing purposes.
(5 %) Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously improve the organization's security posture.

Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

HS Diploma or GED
Relevant certifications, such as the EC-Council's Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) or advanced certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are highly valued.
2 – 4 Years previous experience as a SOC/SIEM Engineer or similar role, with a strong track record of successfully investigating and responding to critical security incidents.

Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

2 – 4 Year University with the Information Security field of study.
Relevant certifications, such as the EC-Council's Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) or advanced certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), are highly valued.
3 – 5 Years previous experience as a Tier 3 SOC Analyst or similar role, with a strong track record of successfully investigating and responding to critical security incidents.

Job Environment & Physical Requirements:

Hybrid expectations
Work from Home expectations.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.

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