Security Analyst II: Incident Response & SIEM Expert

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

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.