Senior SOC Analyst

Computer Task; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Computer Task in Buffalo, NY seeks a SOC Analyst to join their security operations center. You will play a crucial role in investigating and responding to security threats, while monitoring customer environments to ensure their safety.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Security Analyst, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with security incident management. The position offers a salary package between $110,000 and $120,000 annually, along with benefits like health insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience as a Security Analyst or strong affinity with security.
• Good technical understanding of detection and response technologies.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security events from multiple security solutions.
• Perform initial analysis on security incidents.
• Investigate phishing campaigns.
• Contribute to detailed reports of security incidents.

Skills

Security Incident Management

Network Security

Analytical Skills

Cloud Platforms

Security Certifications (GIAC, CompTIA, CEH)

Job description

Do you want to be a part of one of the fastest-growing and largest global security operations centers? We are in search of a talented SOC Analyst to join Cegeka’s Modern SOC.

As SOC Analyst you are a key player in investigating and responding to security threats in the environments of our customers. You deliver value with security monitoring and security incident analysis, always aiming to secure our customers while developing yourself in this process.

We offer you

An interesting challenge in a company that has been nominated as one of the United States "Best Employers" for many years in a row.

An attractive salary package including full salaried benefits available, including paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation time, 401K, health insurance, etc. between $110,000 and $120,000 annually.

A company culture characterized by exceptional care for our employees.

Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home. Opportunity to travel.

What you will do:

• Security Operations - Monitoring and responding to security events originating from several security solutions including but not limited to SIEM, EDR, xDR, NDR.
• Security Incident Analysis - respond in a timely manner (within documented SLA) to tickets and perform the initial analysis on security incidents according to the defined security incident response procedures.
• Investigate potential phishing and spear phishing campaigns.
• Stay up to date with information security related websites, blogs, articles, reports and other security intelligence sources and use this information in your day to day activities.
• Assist CSIRT analysts during incident response activities of escalated security incidents
• Contribute to detailed reports of security incidents.
• Internal customer’s point of contact for security incidents and other security service related topics.
• Utilize and improve the security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) tools for a better workflow of operational tasks.

What you need to succeed:

• You have 3+ years professional experience as a Security Analyst or a very strong affinity with security.
• You have a good technical understanding of the concepts of security incident management understanding of detection and response technologies, profound knowledge in network security, operating systems and Cloud platforms.
• You have strong analytical skills which help you understand security incidents, evaluate current threats and translate this into action proposed for helping our customers.
• Security related certifications (such as GIAC, CompTIA, CEH, Blue Team Level 1/2) are a plus.
• You speak English fluently.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 schedule.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.