SOC Analyst I: Real-Time Threat Monitoring

Koitecc Solutions; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Technology Group is seeking a SOC Analyst I to provide real-time security monitoring and threat hunting in our Security Operations Center. You will work with clients across various industries, supporting XDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, firewall, and endpoint management while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in IT, a basic cybersecurity background, and relevant certifications.

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 escape 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.

Skills

IT Administration

Cybersecurity basics

Security tools

Education

AAS or equivalent

Microsoft SC-900 (within 6 months)

Microsoft SC-300 (within 1 year)

Job description

Heartland Technology Group is seeking a SOC Analyst I to provide real-time security monitoring and threat hunting in our Security Operations Center. You will work with clients across various industries, supporting XDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, firewall, and endpoint management while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in IT, a basic cybersecurity background, and relevant certifications.