Security Operations Center Analyst - Remote

ZipRecruiter; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is hiring a SOC Analyst located in Nevada. This role involves analyzing cyber threats and maintaining security protocols for client networks. The ideal candidate will have experience in cybersecurity, possess critical thinking skills, and hold relevant certifications. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical and life insurance, along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Insurance

401K Matching up to 4%

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity or system administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Azure.
• Professional interest in cybersecurity required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client environments for security threats.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Provide quality customer service and document work.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Information Technology

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Azure

Windows Server

Windows 10

Logstash

Splunk

Zendesk

Connectwise

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $60,000-70,000 DOE

Location Requirement:

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

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 cyber security 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 andCertifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field (required)
• Comptia Security+ (required)
• Comptia CySA+ or equivalent(stronglypreferred)

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 drivers license

Position:

• Location Remote (Must be located in Nevada)
• DepartmentTechnical
• Employment Type - Full-Time (Aftertraining period of 2-3 months (7am-3pm PST M-F) this position will be shifted to rotating schedule consisting of 12hr shifts 2pm-2am PST.)
• Compensation - $60,000-$70,000

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance- OSIbeyond pays 80% of the premium for the Employee's base medical plan
• Vision and Dental Insurance- OSIbeyond pays 80% of the premium for the Employee's plans
• Life Insurance- OSIbeyond pays 100% of the premium for the Employee's plans
• Short Term Insurance- OSIbeyond pays 100% of the premium for the Employee's plans
• 401K- OSIbeyond matches up to 4%

remote work