SOC Analyst T1

Summit7; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Certifications-based bonuses

Job summary

Summit 7 Systems in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a SOC Analyst to triage, detect, and investigate security threats. The role includes deployment and maintenance of SIEM platforms and mentorship of junior staff.

Remote work options are available within the US, with a focus on improving security configurations and incident response. Required skills include Windows, Linux, and macOS administration, Microsoft Security Stack experience, and SIEM knowledge.

Qualifications

• Administrative skills across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Experience with the Microsoft Security Stack.
• Familiar with KQL or any other query languages.
• Understand basic principles of Information Security.
• Clear communication and security presentations.
• Familiar with the concept/purpose of a SIEM.
• Security+ certification or SANS SEC401.

Responsibilities

• Triage, detection and investigation of security threats per procedures.
• Deployment, tuning and maintenance of SIEM and detection platforms.
• Track emerging security practices to improve configurations.
• Escalation point for Jr SOC Analysts on triage and IR.
• Mentorship and training for Jr SOC Analysts.
• Projects for service improvement and optimization.
• Implement security measures and assist disaster recovery planning.
• Review SIEM alerts for relevance and urgency.
• Triage per org procedures to confirm incidents.
• Assist with configuration of security monitoring tools.

Skills

Windows OS

OS X

Linux

Microsoft Security Stack

KQL

Information Security

Communication

SIEM concepts

Security+ / SEC401

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

PowerShell

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.