SOC Analyst I

Heartland Technology Group; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Professional development

Recognition & awards

Job summary

Heartland Technology Group in Wisconsin seeks a SOC Analyst I to provide real-time security monitoring and threat hunting in our Security Operations Center. You will work with clients across industries delivering managed security services such as XDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, firewall, and endpoint management.

The role requires 1+ year of IT experience, basic cybersecurity knowledge, and progression toward SC-900 within 6 months and SC-300 within 12 months.

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).
• Maintains an outcome-focused mindset.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Team player attitude.
• Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provides security event monitoring and analysis to identify critical cyber security events for clients.
• Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across data sources to gain situational awareness.
• Perform event correlation to determine effectiveness of observed attacks.
• Document and elevate incidents with history, status and potential impact.
• Notify clients of suspected cyber incidents and articulate history and impact.
• Work with customers to validate/resolve security incidents and vulnerability compliance.
• Provide recommendations for system tuning and enhancements.
• Create basic analytic rules for automation.
• Provide basic support for SOC services (XDR, EDR, security awareness, vulnerability scanning).
• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity.
• Perform recurring customer status calls.
• Draft SOPs as directed.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Security event monitoring

Threat hunting

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication skills

Education

AAS in IT or related field

Tools

Security tools

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

Heartland Business Systems is one of THE LARGEST technology VARs or Value-Added Resellers in the Midwest. Anything that happens with computers we do it! We PRIDE ourselves on our Core Values of:

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.