Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to strengthen their security program. This role involves identifying and mitigating threats across diverse environments, alongside incident management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Successful candidates will have relevant experience in security monitoring and a proactive approach to enhancing the organization’s security posture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with immediate eligibility

Career training and certification support

Company events and volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in security operations.
• Experience in Endpoint, Email, Network, and Cloud Security analysis.
• Familiarity with AWS and Azure platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents from alert to closure.
• Analyze alerts and coordinate with IT/security teams.
• Enhance security measures and contribute to projects.

Skills

Endpoint Analysis

Email Triage

On-Prem/Cloud Security Monitoring/Analysis

Network Analysis

Proxy Analysis

Security background

Cloud-based experiences (AWS, Azure)

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description:

Our client has an immediate need for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, who is responsible for identifying and mitigating threats across on-premises and cloud environments, supporting the broader security program, and strengthening our threat detection and response capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of experience
• Experience with Endpoint Analysis
• Experience with Email Triage
• Experience with On-Prem/Cloud Security Monitoring/Analysis
• Experience with Network Analysis
• Experience with Proxy Analysis
• Security background
• Help Desk background is a plus
• Cloud-based experiences, such as AWS and Azure, are a plus
• Coding experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Open, assign, and own security incidents from initial alert to closure
• Investigate and analyze alerts generated from various security platforms
• Perform endpoint, email, network, proxy, and cloud analysis to identify and mitigate threats
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to escalate and resolve complex incidents
• Play an integral role in maintaining and enhancing the organization’s security posture
• Provide input into detection tuning, alert logic, and process documentation
• Contribute to cross-functional security projects and process improvements

Why Work for ConsultUSA:

• ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and a 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
• ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
• We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
• ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI) award-winning sister company, PMCenters USA

How to Apply:

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