L1 SOC Required For client Planet on STL Digital Payroll

STL Digital; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STL Digital is seeking an experienced security operations professional with 3+ years in SOC or cybersecurity environments. The role requires strong knowledge of networks, operating systems, security principles, and attack techniques, plus hands-on SIEM/EDR experience (Microsoft Sentinel).

Familiarity with Defender XDR and scripting in PowerShell/Python is expected. Cloud security across Azure/AWS is desired.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of networks, OS, security principles, and attack techniques.
• Certifications or demonstrable experience (Security+, Network+, CCNA, etc.).
• Exposure to SIEM/EDR and security monitoring technologies (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to read and adapt scripts in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or KQL.
• Understanding of cloud security across Azure, AWS, etc.

Responsibilities

• 3+ years in a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of networks, operating systems, security principles, and attack techniques.
• Certifications or demonstrable experience (Security+, Network+, CCNA, etc.).
• Exposure to SIEM/EDR and security monitoring technologies (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to read and adapt scripts in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or KQL.
• Understanding of cloud security across Azure, AWS, etc.

Skills

Networking basics

Operating systems security

Security concepts & threats

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

EDR

Security monitoring

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Minimum 3+ years experience within a SOC, cyber security operations, infrastructure, cloud, or technical support environment

• Strong understanding of computer networks, operating systems, security principles, and common attack techniques
• Relevant security or technical certifications, or demonstrable equivalent experience, such as Security+, BTL1, SC-200, Network+, CCNA, or similar
• Practical exposure to Microsoft Sentinel Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and security monitoring technologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR or comparable detection and response platforms
• Ability to read, interpret, and adapt scripts or queries using PowerShell, Python, Bash, KQL, or similar languages
• Understanding of cloud environments and associated security concepts across platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar