Security Analyst II

5ironCyber; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health, dental and vision insurance plans for the employee

Up to a 4% 401k company match

Generous paid time off and 10 holidays per year

Paid time off to vote and volunteer

Paid time off on your birthday

Up to $100 per month for internet and cell phone service

Team building events

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor alerts, conduct investigations, and support security operations. Candidates must have relevant experience, a CompTIA Security+ certification (or the ability to obtain it), and a strong interest in cybersecurity. This full-time position offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401k match, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., IP, DNS, ports, protocols).
• Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and work in a team-based environment.
• Flexibility to work shift-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts and logs independently, escalating as needed.
• Investigate alerts across SIEM, endpoint, email, and firewall platforms.
• Perform log analysis, correlation, and syntax-level searches.
• Modify policies/objects under guidance.
• Handle end-to-end tickets (creation, investigation, resolution, documentation).

Skills

Solid understanding of detection tools and alert correlation

Able to independently conduct investigations

Strong communication and ticket documentation

Education

CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Ticketing platforms

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic Tasks
  • Monitor alerts and logs independently, escalating as needed
  • Investigate alerts across SIEM, endpoint, email, and firewall platforms
  • Perform log analysis, correlation, and syntax-level searches
  • Modify policies/objects under guidance
  • Support change request reviews and implementations
  • Handle end-to-end tickets (creation, investigation, resolution, documentation)
  • Maintain awareness of and develop working knowledge in all security tools used in operations
  • Participate in timekeeping (JIRA, Tempo, etc.)
  • Complete projects and recurring tasks as assigned
• Skills:
  • Solid understanding of detection tools and alert correlation
  • Able to independently conduct investigations
  • Beginning to contribute to tuning and process improvements
  • Strong Communication and ticket documentation
• Operational Scope:
  • Works independently for most tickets; escalates complex cases
  • Reports directly to the SOC Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., IP, DNS, ports, protocols)
• Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, ticketing platforms)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow documented procedures and work in a team-based environment
• Flexibility to work shift-based schedules

ADDITIONAL

All candidates will be required to take an extensive background screen, credit screen, and drug screen prior to employment. This is an on-site position in the 5iron SOC in Franklin, TN.

Five Iron offers premium benefits that are intended to support our people and their families.

These include:

• Company-paid health, dental and vision insurance plans for the employee
• Up to a 4% 401k company match that vests immediately, it’s yours to keep
• Generous paid time off and 10 holidays per year
• Paid time off to vote and volunteer
• Paid time off on your birthday because it’s your special day
• Up to $100 per month for your internet and cell phone service
• Team building events

Job Type: Full-time