SOC Analyst I: Real-Time Security & Threat Hunting

Heartland Business Systems; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Community involvement

Personal development

Work-life balance

Green initiatives

Personal time off

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include monitoring security events, researching indicators, correlating data, documenting incidents, and guiding customers through remediation while working in a

Qualifications

• 1+ year in IT administration, help desk or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with security tools.
• Microsoft SC-900 within 6 months.
• Microsoft SC-300 within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events to identify critical cyber security events for clients.
• Conduct research, analysis and correlation across diverse data sources.
• Perform event correlation to assess observed attacks and impact.
• Document and escalate incidents with history, status and potential impact.
• Notify clients of suspected incidents and advise on next steps.
• Work with customers to validate and resolve incidents and vulnerability compliance.
• Provide recommendations for system tuning and enhancements.
• Create basic analytic rules for automation.

Skills

IT Administration

Cybersecurity basics

Team player

Prioritization

Professional attitude

Education

AAS or equivalent experience

Tools

Security tools

Job description

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

Responsibilities include monitoring security events, researching indicators, correlating data, documenting incidents, and guiding customers through remediation while working in a