SOC Analyst [JOB ID 20260319]

Phoenix Cyber; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in the United States is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor and analyze network traffic and security events. This onsite position in Chandler, AZ includes shift work and requires a high school diploma, two years of security experience, and certifications like CEH or CompTIA CySA+. The ideal candidate must multitask effectively under pressure and stay abreast of current threats. The role promises an engaging and dynamic work environment with responsibilities in incident response and security monitoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in security.
• Experience with handling incident response situations.
• Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) or CompTIA CySA+ required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze network traffic and security events.
• Develop and maintain SOC Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proactively review large data sets for anomalous activity.
• Advise incident responders on investigation steps.

Skills

Incident response handling

Network traffic analysis

Multitasking under pressure

Vulnerability assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phoenix Cyberis looking for SOC Analyststo join our client delivery team. This is onsite at the client location in Chandler, AZ. This is a shift work position with some overnight work.

• Monitorand analyzenetwork traffic, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), security events and logs; Prioritizeand differentiatebetween potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.
• Develop, maintain, and follow SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support daily and monthly situation reporting per shift.
• Proactively reviewlarge data sets for anomalous activity.
• Create detective content for monitoring devices such as IDS and SIEM and advise on proactive blocks for security architecture.
• Createand tracksecurity investigations to resolution.
• Composesecurity alert notifications and other communications.
• Adviseincident responders onthe steps to take to investigate and resolve computer security incidents.
• Stayup to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
• This position requires the ability to work a shift schedule.
• The ideal candidate will beable to multitask and give equal attention to a variety of functions while under pressure.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years’ experience in security
• Experience in handling incident response
• Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certification or CompTIA CySA+ AND (within 6 months of hire) any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR from the DOD 8570 list (or other similar certifications as approved by Government)
• Secret Clearance (active)

Phoenix Cyber is a national provider of cybersecurity engineering services, operations services, sustainment services and managed security services to organizations determined to strengthen their security posture and enhance the processes and technology used by their security operations team.

Phoenix Cyberis an equal opportunity employer and complies with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), all amendments to these regulations, and applicable executive orders, federal, and state regulations. Applicants are considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Phoenix Cyberparticipates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/