Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we provide health coverage, and peace of mind, to Mississippians. Our Security Operation Center Specialist fulfills a key role in guarding against modern cybersecurity threats, protecting the technology infrastructure of the organization. This Specialist monitors real-time security alerts and investigates anomalous activity. Collaborating closely with the Cybersecurity Team, this Specialist will contribute to threat hunting and analysis activities to provide timely response to incidents.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor real-time threats and triage alerts, validating security alerts if an incident has actually occurred.
• Assist with digital forensic investigations to determine system misconduct or wrongdoing in accordance with current regulations.
• Assist where needed in response to potential security incidents.
• Ensure all relevant information is obtained to prepare comprehensive notes of investigative findings.
• Maintain Information Security Policies and Procedures related to the security incident response program. Assist with eDiscovery and litigatory security support for the processing, review and presentation of data. *

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, information technology or related field.
• Understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Knowledge of security technologies; such as IDS/IPS/SIEM, firewalls & log analysis, data loss prevention, antivirus, network packet analyzers, and malware and forensic analysis tools, data exfiltration, lateral movement, malware persistence, malware beaconing, and C2 communications.

• Ability to research and solve complex business and technology problems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, multi-tasking, project management, and communication skills
• Customer focused and service oriented to ensure timely and accurate performance and benchmark achievement.

Preferred include:

• Security certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+ or equivalent, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft’s Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Exposure to Python and other programming languages used for threat analysis and tool integration.
• General knowledge of security requirements required by HIPAA, HITECH or other federal or state regulations.

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the Health & Wellness of our Members.
• Healthy Culture: Work in an environment with a focus on your health which allows you to thrive. The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus.
• Compensation & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes medical benefits, 401(k), ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance, We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.