SOC Analyst
Stellar Professionals
Columbia, United States of America
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Remote
Columbia, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Active Directory
Data analysis
ARM
Computer Security
Linux
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intrusion Detection Systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Planning and Design
Network administration
Phishing
Security Information and Event Management
Mitre Att&ck
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Drilldown
Job description
- Continuously monitor, correlate, and analyze event data across SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS.
- Perform deep-dive analysis of malicious activity, validate incidents, and determine root causes.
- Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and policy violations.
- Optimize SOC playbooks, workflows, and threat detection rules to reduce false positives.
Requirements
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response: 2+ years of hands-on Tier 2 SOC experience.
- Threat Frameworks: 2+ years of experience utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Analytics: 2+ years of experience with security dashboard creation and reporting.
- Education: Associate's degree in IT/Cybersecurity (or 4 years of equivalent tech experience).
Preferred Skills (Big Pluses)
- Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM / XDR platforms.
- Hands-on administration of Firewalls, VPNs, Active Directory, and IDS/IPS.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, network administration, and network design.
- Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or GPEN.