SOC Analyst – Contract

Job Description

Seeking a SOC Analyst to enhance enterprise security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Key responsibilities include: - Monitoring, analyzing, and correlating security events across SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR solutions, and IDS/IPS systems. - Investigating and validating security incidents to determine root causes. - Performing in-depth analysis of suspicious activity. - Conducting incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery. - Developing incident reports and timelines. - Recommending improvements to SOC playbooks and detection rules. - Proactively threat hunting using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. - Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize security tools. - Supporting dashboard creation and SOC performance metrics. - Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for stakeholders. - Documenting SOC processes and incident handling procedures. - Coordinating with SOC teams, engineering teams, and agency stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be considered for the SOC Analyst position, candidates should possess: 1. Over 10 years of relevant experience. 2. A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in security monitoring and incident response. 3. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. 4. Experience in creating dashboards and security reports. 5. A strong understanding of SIEM platforms. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles and SOC workflows. 7. A Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 8. Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent advanced security certifications. 9. CEH, OSCP, GPEN, or similar offensive security certifications. 10. Vendor-specific security certifications.

Benefits

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