Onsite SOC Security Analyst (Tier 1)

Apex Systems; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Tier 1 Security Analyst to join its Security Operations Center in Santa Ana, CA. You will monitor, alert, respond to, and report on cyber threats to protect critical assets and data.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring events, investigating incidents, supporting vulnerability assessments, and contributing to cyber metrics and threat intelligence development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may substitute for degree.
• 0 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events for networks and systems.
• Investigate and report security incidents.
• Support risk and vulnerability assessments at multiple levels.
• Develop and report cyber metrics.

Skills

SIEM (MS Sentinel)

Programming (Python)

C++

JavaScript

IDS/IPS & Firewalls

EDR (CrowdStrike)

O365/Proofpoint email security

Incident Response cycle

Security Certifications (Security+, G2

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CrowdStrike

Proofpoint

O365

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Tier 1 Security Analyst to join its Security Operations Center in Santa Ana, CA. You will monitor, alert, respond to, and report on cyber threats to protect critical assets and data.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring events, investigating incidents, supporting vulnerability assessments, and contributing to cyber metrics and threat intelligence development.