Information Security Analyst

Anexinet; Whitpain Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work recognition

Join a technology-focused team

Job summary

Anexinet is seeking Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts to join our Managed Operations team in Blue Bell, PA, initially providing the opportunity to work remotely. Candidates should have 1-3 years of SOC experience and strong qualifications in cybersecurity.

This role offers an engaging work environment recognized as a Best Place to Work. The ideal candidates are proactive, skilled in technical resolution, and hold relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Security Operations Center experience or equivalent schooling.
• GIAC Security Certifications and Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops strongly desired.
• Knowledge of creating SIEM tool rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second level technical resolution for security alerts.
• Monitor and analyze Security Information and Event Management systems.
• Proactively monitor client infrastructure for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security Operations Center experience

Technical resolution for security alerts

Understanding of TCP/IP

Wireshark or similar tools basic knowledge

Cybersecurity certifications

Programming/shell scripting

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Firewalls and open-source security tools

Job description

At Anexinet you will be part of a team who from strategy through execution, delivers award-winning digital applications and the infrastructure to run them on, engaging front‑end design, rapid development and a rock‑solid back‑end, all informed by data‑driven insights and powered by partnerships with top tech vendors. Plus, we keep it all running with our managed services and DevOps teams.

Recognized for 10 consecutive years with a Best Place to Work award from the Philadelphia Business Journal, our people come and stay at Blue Bell, PA based Anexinet because we are a technology focused, team oriented with a culture that is second to none.

Job Description

We are looking to add several Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts to our Managed Operations team. Initially work can be performed remotely however, qualified candidates should be able to work out of our SOC in Blue Bell, PA eventually and from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• This position requires 1-3 years of Security Operations Center (SOC) experience or equivalent schooling with a focus in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance.
• The following certifications are strongly desired:
• GIAC Security Certifications including GSEC, GPPA, CMON, GCED.
• Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops, CompTIA Network+, Security+, and/or Linux+.
• Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP component layers to identify normal and abnormal traffic.
• Basic working knowledge of Wireshark, tshark, tcpdump or other information security tools.
• Some on‑call and afterhours work may be required.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Provide first and second level technical resolution for security alerts and SOC service requests.
• Use open‑source traffic analysis tools to identify signs of an intrusion.
• Maintains records of security monitoring and incident response activities, utilizing case management and ticketing technologies.
• Monitors and analyzes Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to identify security issues for remediation.
• Knowledge of creating SIEM tool rules.
• Analyze network traffic, log analysis, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.
• Keep current with the threat landscape, identify vulnerabilities, and risk while supporting real‑time security monitoring operations.
• Proactively monitor and look for potential flaws in client infrastructure pertaining to the services provided and make recommendations to reduce the risk/impact of similar future problems.
• Manage, escalade and drive satisfactory resolution of customer's technical support, service and infrastructure teams to address issues.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills that contribute towards the resolution of any issues that arise.
• Document solutions, process, or procedures and present in written document, verbally on the phone, or in person.

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Associate's degree or Certification in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Communications, Psychology, or other tech-related discipline.
• 24x7 SOC experience and/or experience working with or for a MSSP.
• Programming/shell scripting experience highly desirable (PERL, Python, Java, shell scripts, PowerShell, etc.).
• Deep packet and log analysis, cyber threat, intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Prior computer forensics experience strongly and Malware Analysis strongly desired.
• Prior experience in either system or network administrator role.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux and Cisco operating systems and information security.
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies; SumoLogic, Snort, McAfee ePO, Carbon Black, Splunk, Endpoint AntiVirus (Symantec, McAfee, SentinelOne, AMP), Firewalls, open source security tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills, good organization, decision making, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision and think outside of the box when the need arises.
• Industry-adopted security certifications such as, but not limited to: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), EC-ECIH, EC-CEH, Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security or any of the GIAC Security Certifications including GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GPPA, CMON, GCED,Microsoft MCSE.

Additional Information

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