SOC Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Detection & Investigation

ComTec Information Systems (IT); New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ComTec Information Systems in New Orleans is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to lead threat detection, investigation, and response within a SOC environment. The role focuses on analyzing alerts from SIEM and firewalls, reviewing logs, and communicating findings to protect critical IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will work with threat intel, perform forensic investigations, detect email phishing, and contribute to incident reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of basic cybersecurity knowledge in Asset Management, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and forensic tools.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools like SIEMs, Splunk, CrowdStrike, and other threat detection platforms.
• Understanding of adversary tactics using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience with email security tools and phishing detection.
• Ability to analyze advanced cyber threats and support investigations.
• Familiarity with SOX and NERC CIP regulations and audits.
• Ability to perform data analysis, integration, and validation in security operations.
• Basic knowledge of cloud, ICS, OT, and network security principles.
• Understanding of AI and Agentic AI tools in cybersecurity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Investigate security alerts, logs, and incidents related to malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
• Review logs and alerts to identify root causes and support investigations.
• Support threat hunting by analyzing SIEM and firewall alerts.
• Gather and analyze threat intelligence to stay ahead of adversaries.
• Assist in creating detection rules and runbooks based on alert analysis.
• Use MITRE ATT&CK framework to interpret alerts and activity.
• Assist in developing detection automation using SOAR.
• Participate in attack simulations and tabletop exercises to improve SOC readiness.
• Prepare incident reports and post-incident reviews.
• Stay current on emerging threats and AI tools in cybersecurity.
• Lead lessons learned sessions after incidents.
• Participate in on-call rotation every 4–6 weeks.
• Be willing to travel up to 25% for training and incident support.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Threat detection

Incident response

Log analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

On-call support

Travel readiness

Outils

SIEM

SOAR

IDS/IPS

Forensic tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Description du poste

ComTec Information Systems in New Orleans is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to lead threat detection, investigation, and response within a SOC environment. The role focuses on analyzing alerts from SIEM and firewalls, reviewing logs, and communicating findings to protect critical IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will work with threat intel, perform forensic investigations, detect email phishing, and contribute to incident reports.