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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tier 1 Security Analyst - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Anaheim, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $60,320.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Access Network, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Security Essentials, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Office365, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1ce47177-3291-4cb2-9b50-a4f6572fe605 ## About the Role * Programming with Python, C++, or JavaScript. * Experience with SIEM technologies, preferably Microsoft Sentinel. Experience with other SIEM tools is acceptable. * Knowledge of IDS/IPS, firewalls, and anti-viranti-malware technologies. * Incident response across identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery. * Vulnerability management. * Timely response to O365 and Proofpoint email security alerts and to EDR alerts in CrowdStrike. * Adherence to SOC standard operating procedures. * Ability to work midnight or swing shifts, weekends, holidays, and adjust to shift rotations with notice. * Clearance eligibility for County Live Scan, Child Support Services background, and County Probation background. * Certification such as Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or similar., * Bachelor's degree in a related field. Zero years of related experience required. Two or more years of related experience are highly preferred. Additional experience may substitute for education. ## Description Our client seeks a Tier 1 Security Analyst to support a 24x7 Security Operations Center. The mission is to monitor, alert, respond, and report on cyber threats targeting County of Orange assets, systems, and data. The engagement is expected to run for roughly six months with potential, but no guarantee, for conversion. The role requires foundational cyber analysis skills, clear communication, multitasking, and adherence to SOC procedures. Shift rotations are expected and may include nights, weekends, and holidays., * Proactively monitor security events for networks and systems. * Identify, investigate, and report on potential security incidents. * Support risk and vulnerability assessments at network, system, and application levels. * Support cyber metrics development, maintenance, and reporting. * Support cyber threat intelligence development and reporting. * Support routine identification, development, and implementation of automation tasks. * Help develop and implement security controls and formulate operational risk mitigations. 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