Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Genesis10; Morgantown (WV); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst for a remote role focused on monitoring and analyzing security alerts. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience and familiarity with cybersecurity tools. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in SOC, cybersecurity, or IT security.
• Familiarity with common attack vectors and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with relevant security tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts to identify incidents.
• Investigate and escalate security events as necessary.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

ORDR

Airlock

Job description

Employer Industry: Staffing and Recruitment Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive compensation of $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Access to a variety of clients, including Fortune 100 firms
- Supportive and experienced recruiting team with an average of over 7 years of experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
- Remote work flexibility

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from various systems and tools to identify potential security incidents
- Investigate, triage, and escalate security events as necessary, following established procedures
- Maintain situational awareness of the threat landscape and refine alerting thresholds
- Collaborate with IT and security personnel to mitigate risks and enhance security posture
- Document investigations, findings, and response actions accurately and timely

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 1–3 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity, or IT security role (entry-level candidates with tool familiarity will be considered)
- Familiarity with common attack vectors, malware behaviors, and cybersecurity frameworks
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, ORDR, or Airlock
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience working independently during off-hours with minimal supervision

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