Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Comprehensive health and wellness

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant SOC Analyst to monitor real-time security events for a globally distributed, remote team. You will detect threats, respond to incidents, and safeguard critical information assets using advanced security tools.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in a SOC or similar role, with hands-on experience in SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection. A strong communicator who thrives in a remote, collaborative environment will excel and grow within cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and network protocols.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Analyze security incidents, identify malicious activities, and initiate appropriate response actions.
• Investigate security breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds and security tools to proactively identify potential threats.
• Document security events, incidents, and response activities accurately and thoroughly.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures.

Skills

SIEM experience

Threat detection

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security solutions

Network protocols

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vigilant and technically adept Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their globally distributed, remote team. This role is pivotal in monitoring the organization's security landscape in real-time, detecting threats, and initiating timely responses to protect against cyberattacks. You will work with advanced security tools and play a key part in safeguarding critical information assets. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and remote-first environment, this is an excellent career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Analyze security incidents, identify malicious activities, and initiate appropriate response actions.
• Investigate security breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds and security tools to proactively identify potential threats.
• Document security events, incidents, and response activities accurately and thoroughly.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and network protocols.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and career advancement within cybersecurity.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture within a global, remote organization.