Security Operations Center Analyst - Remote

ZipRecruiter; Hawaii; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SOC Analyst to join their team in Hawaii. This exciting role involves analyzing and responding to cyber threats while operating and tuning security tools to ensure robust cybersecurity for client networks. You will engage in vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and provide exceptional customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on cybersecurity. If you are passionate about protecting digital landscapes and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system administration or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client environments for security threats and perform vulnerability scanning.
• Analyze and respond to cyber threats using security tools.

Skills

Cybersecurity

System Administration

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Azure

Windows Server

Windows 10

Logstash

Splunk

Zendesk

Connectwise

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $31-34/hour

Location Requirement:

To be eligible for this role you must be located in Hawaii.

Position Summary:

The SOC Analyst is responsible for analyzing and responding to cyber threats. The SOC Analyst will operate and tune security tools to perform cybersecurity services for client networks. The SOC Analyst will perform other maintenance & patching activities as assigned to support the cybersecurity posture of OSIbeyonds clients.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work and complete assigned tickets according to SOPs
• Monitor client environments for security threats
• Perform regularly scheduled vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and manage remediation of identified issues
• Analyze cloud environments, servers, workstations and other devices suspected to be compromised
• Provide high quality written and verbal customer service
• Accurately track and document all work
• Maintenance activities as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Experience

• 3+ years of related experience including either system administration or cybersecurity
• Experience administering Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure and on-premise Microsoft platforms such as Microsoft Windows Server and Windows 10
• Familiarity with log, event or security management platforms such as Logstash and Splunk
• Experience in working with help desk ticketing software such as Zendesk or Connectwise

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field (required)
• CompTIA Security+ (required)
• CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent (strongly preferred)

Other Skills

• Demonstrated ongoing professional interest in cybersecurity
• Ability to speak confidently and comfortably with clients and vendors as needed to see incidents through resolution
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong communicator, both written & verbal
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license

Position:

• Location: Remote (Must be located in Hawaii)
• Department: Technical
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $65,000-$75,000