SOC Analyst

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive in Tampa is seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to incidents in a 24x7 SOC. You will use SIEM/XDR/EDR tools to detect threats and provide root-cause analysis and remediation guidance.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning in cyber security, MITRE ATT&CK framework familiarity, and collaboration with fellow analysts to protect client networks and data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of IP addressing, subnets, ports, HTTP methods, DNS, SSL/TLS, and malware techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors SIEM/XDR/EDR tools to detect security events.
• Identifies, analyzes, and responds to security incidents in real-time.
• Collaborates with SOC team to provide root-cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
• Maintains knowledge of current cyber-threat landscape and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within a 24x7 SOC environment.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

XDR/EDR analytics

Incident analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

AlienVault USMA/LevelBlue

LogRhythm

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Job description

SHIFT - Monday to Friday 7 PM to 5 AM EST

About Us

Thrive is an innovative technology solutions provider focused on Cyber Security, Hybrid Cloud, Global Network Management, Disaster Recovery and traditional Managed Services. Our corporate culture, engineering talent, customer-centric approach, and focus upon NextGen services help us stand out among our peers. Thrive is on the look‑out for individuals who don't view their weekdays spent at 'a job' but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER. If you're attracted to a work hard, play hard environment and seek the guidance, training and experience necessary to build a lucrative career, then welcome to THRIVE!

Position Overview

The Tier 1 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst contributes to the protection of client assets and information by monitoring security events and responding to incidents. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst will leverage their cybersecurity experience and knowledge to analyze SIEM/XDR/EDR alerts with a focus on root cause analysis. They will also collaborate with the SOC team to provide value-added analysis of potential threats and make mitigation recommendations to the client. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst will maintain knowledge of the current cyber‑threat landscape and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes SIEM/XDR/EDR tools (AlienVault USMA/LevelBlue, LogRhythm, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk CrowdStrike, etc.) to monitor alerts and security events of client networks and systems.


• Identifies, analyzes, and responds to security incidents as they occur.


• Collaborates and leverages their cybersecurity knowledge working alongside a team of skilled analysts to address potential threats within a 24x7 SOC


• Crafts escalations to clients for potential threats that include value-added and root cause analysis with recommendations for remediation


• Continually improves cybersecurity and information security expertise


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field is preferred


• Basic knowledge of the following content areas is preferred:
  
  
  
  • IP addresses and subnetting
  
  
  • Common ports and services
  
  
  • IPv4 and IPv6 basic packet structure
  
  
  • HTTP methods (GET and POST)
  
  
  • DNS resolution
  
  
  • SSL / TLS and certificates
  
  
  • Common malware strategies (recon, exploit, callback)