SOC Analyst I

Heartland Technology Group; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Personal development

Job summary

Heartland Technology Group is seeking an SOC Analyst I to monitor security events in real time and perform threat hunting for managed security services including XDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint management.

The role emphasizes customer service by helping clients identify security incidents, attack sources, root causes and potential threat actors, with on-call rotation and SOP drafting as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working in Information Technology Administration, help desk or other equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent experience
• Experience with security tools
• Microsoft SC-900 (Within 6 months of employment)
• Microsoft SC-300 (Within 1 year of employment)
• Maintain an outcome focused mindset
• Have strong prioritization skills
• Always be a team player
• Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor

Responsibilities

• Provides security event monitoring and analysis to identify critical cyber security events for clients.
• Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
• Document and elevate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action), that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.
• Notify clients of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact of further action.
• Work with customers to validate/resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.

Skills

IT Administration

Cybersecurity basics

Team player

Prioritization skills

Professional attitude

On-call readiness

Customer service mindset

Education

AAS in Information Technology

Tools

Security tools

SIEM

XDR

End point management

Job description

Heartland Technology Group

Description

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst I provides real time security monitoring and threat hunting in our Security Operations Center. This individual will have the opportunity to work with customers across many industries by providing managed security services such as XDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, firewall, and end point management. This position will also provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers in identifying potential security incidents, attack sources, root causes and/or threat actors.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Provides security event monitoring and analysis to identify critical cyber security events for clients.
• Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
• Document and elevate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action), that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.
• Notify clients of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact of further action.
• Work with customers to validate/resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.
• Provides recommendations for system tuning and enhancements.
• Create basic Analytic rules for automation for approval.
• Provide basic support for SOC services including but not limited to Managed XDR, Managed EDR, Managed Security Awareness Training and Managed Vulnerability Scanning.
• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Perform recurring customer status calls.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as directed.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Requirements

How to qualify:

• 1+ years working in Information Technology Administration, help desk or other equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent experience
• Experience with security tools
• Microsoft SC-900 (Within 6 months of employment)
• Microsoft SC-300 (Within 1 year of employment)
• Maintain an outcome focused mindset
• Have strong prioritization skills
• Always be a team player
• Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor

Why HBS?

Performance HBS is driven to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of our business.

Respect HBS Team Members demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism when dealing with all internal and external contacts.

Innovation HBS is passionate to serve our internal and external customers with innovative solutions to enhance their success.

Development HBS is committed to developing ourselves and each other in ways that support and improve the performance of ourselves and our business.

Excellence HBS takes great pride in all we do and strive for excellence always.

What you can expect from HBS:

• Competitive Compensation Package (May include but not limited to: Bonus, Incentive, Commission, Fair Wage, Retirement Plans, Benefits with HSA Compatible Plans)
• Growth Opportunities
• Community Involvement
• Personal Development
• Employee and Family Celebrations
• Green Initiatives
• Personal Time Off
• Work Life Balance
• Recognition and Awards

Day in and day out, you will be a part of a collaborative, innovative and award-winning team that will make you a better professional. Choose HBS today!

Heartland Business Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans.

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