Security Operations Center Analyst - Remote

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor and respond to security threats for client networks. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and at least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or system administration. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a competitive salary and full-time employment, with a shift after the training period.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system administration or cybersecurity
• Experience with Microsoft platforms and cloud environments
• Familiarity with log management platforms

Responsibilities

• Monitor client environments for security threats.
• Execute scheduled vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Provide high-quality documentation and customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Azure

Logstash

Splunk

Zendesk

ConnectWise

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $65,000-75,000 DOE

Location Requirement:

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

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 Washington)
• 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-$65,000-$75,000

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