Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Job Description

Company: Novul Solutions

Location: Alexandria, US

Job Description
We seek a highly motivated Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our dynamic team. This vital role involves supporting the security of enterprise-wide information systems through comprehensive monitoring, investigation, and reporting of security incidents. This position is available exclusively for U.S. citizens.

Key Responsibilities:
• Incident Response Coordination: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of cyber incident responses.
• Data Analysis: Correlate and analyze data and events to determine the scope of cyber incidents.
• Artifact Analysis: Collect and analyze endpoint and network artifacts, volatile memory, and malicious files or scripts.
• Threat Identification: Identify potential indicators of compromise and recognize common attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Process Development: Create and maintain incident response processes, procedures, workflows, and playbooks.
• Security Tool Optimization: Tune and maintain tools like EDR, IDS, and SIEM to enhance detection capabilities and minimize false positives.
• Documentation: Keep detailed investigation and response action records and prepare formal incident reports.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and determine key performance indicators to drive the maturity of SOC operations.
• Security Content Creation: Develop scripts, signatures, and alerts to improve security measures.

Requirements
Candidate Profile:
• Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a SOC analyst role or in similar positions, with in-depth knowledge of incident response life cycles.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures, and experience with common protocols and network devices.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to recognize suspicious activities and perform in-depth logical analysis and research.
• Familiarity with Security Frameworks: Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain and experience with the ATT&CK Framework.
• Scripting Skills: Experience in scripting with languages such as Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
• Independent Working Style: Capable of prioritizing and completing tasks autonomously.
• Soft Skills: Flexibility, adaptability, strong relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Basic Qualifications:
• Degree & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Clearance: Eligibility to obtain CISA EoD.
• Certifications: At least one certification among GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GISF, GXPN, etc.

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized in lieu of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days
• of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus – Project-based
• Yearly bonus – Company based

Why Apply?

• Citizenship Requirement: Exclusive opportunity for U.S. citizens.
• Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in protecting critical information systems.
• Career Development: Grow in a field that values innovation and expertise.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in challenging and rewarding tasks within a supportive team.

Source: ZipRecruiter