SOC Analyst T1

Summit7; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (BCBS)

Dental benefits (Ameritas)

Vision benefits (VSP)

401k with company matching

Paid time off: 10 days vacation, 7+1?

Job summary

Summit 7 Systems in Huntsville, AL (with remote option) seeks a SOC Analyst to triage, investigate threats, deploy and tune SIEM, and mentor junior analysts. You will work with security tooling and stay current on threats and defensive techniques.

Requires Windows/Linux admin skills, Security+ or SANS SEC401, and knowledge of KQL. The role offers health benefits, 401k with matching, paid time off, and opportunities for certification-based salary growth.

Qualifications

• Must have administrative skills across Windows, OS X, Linux systems.
• Experience with the Microsoft Security Stack.
• Familiar with SIEM concepts and threat detection.
• Clear communication and security presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Triage, detect, and investigate potential security threats per established procedures.
• Deploy, tune, and maintain SIEM and detection platforms.
• Mentor Jr SOC Analysts and provide training to the team.
• Support service improvement and security project initiatives.

Skills

Administrative skills

Security concepts

Clear communication

Team mentorship

Tools

SIEM

Detection Platforms

Microsoft Sentinel

KQL

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Position Title: SOC Analyst

Position Type: Full-time/exempt

Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote

SOC Code: 15-1212

Salary*: $65,000 - $75,000

*Dependent upon qualifications

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:

• Excellent health benefits from BCBS
• Smile brighter with Ameritas dental
• See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
• Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for triage, detection, and investigating potential security threats and handling them according to processes and procedures.
• Deployment, tuning and maintenance of SIEM and Detection Engineering Platforms.
• Track and understand emerging security practices and threats, leveraging this knowledge to improve security configurations.
• Escalation point for Jr SOC Analysts in relation to triage, analysis and incident response.
• Mentorship of Jr SOC Analysts, providing guidance and training to develop skillsets within the team.
• Responsible for projects dedicated to Service improvement and optimization.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement security measures assist in disaster recovery and planning
• Review the most recent SIEM alerts to determine relevance and urgency
• Triage according to organizational procedures to ensure that a genuine security incident is occurring
• Assist with the configuration of security monitoring tools
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Required

• Administrative skills in several operating systems, such as Windows, OS X, and Linux
• Experience with the Microsoft Security Stack.
• Experience with KQL or any other query languages
• Understand basic principles of Information Security
• Clear Communication and presentation skills pertaining to security services
• Familiar with the concept/purpose of a SIEM
• Security + certification or SANS SEC401

Optional / Desired

• Additional Scripting languages
• Certified Ethical Hacker or better
• Blue Team Security Level 1 Certification
• Proficient in a python or PowerShell
• EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• Microsoft SC 200
• MS or AZ 500
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel preferred

Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background checks. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.