SOC 3 Analyst

Clearwater; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to lead their cybersecurity efforts. This role involves mentoring junior analysts, managing security incidents, and refining SOC processes to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly within a SOC environment, and will be adept at analyzing threats and providing guidance on incident handling. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on helping healthcare entities achieve security and compliance. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with SOC experience required.
• Knowledge of various operating systems and security technologies.
• Certifications such as CISSP or CEH are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage cybersecurity events with SOC team.
• Mentor lower-level SOC Analysts and refine operational processes.
• Provide remote support for incident management and response.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Management

Threat Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

SIEM

Job description

Description

ABOUT CLEARWATER

Clearwater serves a diverse and growing base of customers across the healthcare ecosystem, including several of the nation’s largest health systems as well as a large universe of regional hospitals, physician practice management groups, digital health and other healthcare technology companies, medical device manufacturers, and business service providers. Our mission is to help those organizations move to a more secure, compliant, and resilient state so they can achieve their mission.

Clearwater was named the top Compliance and Risk Management solution provider in Black Book Market Research’s annual survey of the healthcare industry the past eight years in a row, as well as the top-rated Cybersecurity Advisors & Consultants for the past five years in a row.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tier 3 SOC Analyst is responsible for being the most senior technical resource and mentor to the entire SOC operation. This role, while still required to handle security tickets and the handling of events that come into the SOC, is an escalation and confirmation point in the process of event triage, incident management, and response. The Tier 3 SOC Analyst must be able to perform the many different tasks within the SOC, and mentor the lower-level SOC resources to further expand the SOC’s capabilities and capacity to grow. This position also requires the continued refinement of operational processes and procedures that impact how the SOC operates day to day and to push those refinements to all areas of the SOC through training and real-world application.

This position may require shift work outside of normal business hours (8 am – 5 pm), including nights and weekends.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with other SOC team members to monitor and triage cybersecurity events.
2. Analyze security threats for managed services customer networks and endpoints.
3. Provide advice and guidance on incident handling and proper escalation internally and with clients.
4. Provide teaching / mentoring to SOC Tier 1 and 2 Analysts.
5. Document security incident use cases, develop and update procedures as part of SOC run book.
6. Provide remote support to customers for incident management and response.
7. Perform threat hunting based on emerging IOCs or Vulnerabilities.
8. Responsible for building out threat detection capabilities through Microsoft Sentinel is preferred.
9. Work with customers on the technologies, methods, and techniques to address today’s modern and imminent threats.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
2. 2 years SOC experience with security engineering and monitoring experience is required.
3. 3 years of working knowledge of networking and security-related technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of various operating systems including but not limited to Windows, Linux, MacOS.
2. Knowledge of applications, databases, and middleware design and functioning.
3. Knowledge of security incident and event management, log analysis, network traffic analysis, malware investigation/remediation, SIEM correlation logic and alert generation.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyze, triage and remediate security incidents.
5. In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat management, threat vectors, and risk management.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
7. Experience in troubleshooting in a technical environment.
8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Superior customer service skills.
10. Active security clearance is a plus but not required.
11. One or more certifications in the cybersecurity domain including:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Intrusion Analyst (GIAC)
• Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Currently Clearwater is a “virtual” company and all colleagues work remotely.
2. Work remotely and provide own printer/scanner, computer audio capability, cell phone, and Internet service. Clearwater will provide a computer and Microsoft Office software.
3. Company provides subscriptions to tools selected as standard by the Company.
4. IF APPLICABLE Travel is required an estimated [40 – 60%] of the time.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

1. Base Salary.
2. Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy for vacation and personal time.
3. Paid Sick Time.
4. Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401k with Employer Match.

Clearwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to a recruiter @ 615-669-8896 or [e-mail].

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