Associate SOC Engineer Remote, USA

Optiv Inc
Fort Worth, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Fort Worth, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Antivirus Softwares
Apache HTTP Server
ARM
Confluence
JIRA
Cloud Computing
CompTIA Security+
Information Systems
Databases
System Configuration
Linux
DNS
Identity and Access Management
IIS
OSI Models
Network Security
Network Troubleshooting
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocols
Network Architecture
Network Protocols
SharePoint
Security Information and Event Management
SQL Databases
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Falcon Platform
Information Technology
Patch Management
Cyber Warfare
Splunk
SentinelOne Expertise
ServiceNow

Job description

  • Serve as a primary responder for Cyber Operations client systems, taking ownership of client configuration issues and tracking through resolution
  • Act as a point of escalation for other Engineers (Associate Engineer) and provide guidance and mentoring.
  • Advise best practice on SIEM and Enterprise Security products to both technical and relatively non-technical personnel
  • Provide remote consulting services via interactive client sessions to assist with implementation of multiple product vendors and technologies
  • Implement and configure discipline software and appliance-based products in large enterprise environments
  • Develop and maintain content and reporting
  • Provide escalation support to Tier 1 and 2 for Authorized Support Customers, following processes and interacting appropriately with both customers and partners when required
  • Perform knowledge transfers to clients regarding security and system configuration awareness
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information System, Security or Networking or Associate's degree in above field with equivalent experience required
  • 2-4 years experience in discipline domain required
  • General security knowledge (IT knowledge, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Certification, and other IT experience) Upon Hire preferred
  • CCNA, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, MS Sentinel, Splunk or MCSE Upon Hire preferred.
  • CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+ upon hire preferred
  • Experience working with Internal and client Ticketing and Knowledge Base Systems for Incident and Problem tracking as well as procedures. (i.e. Service Now, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Practical knowledge and sufficient experience with TCP/IP networking and network protocols (basic understanding of OSI model)
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
  • An understanding of a wide array of server grade applications such as: DBMS, DNS, SMTP, IIS, Apache, SharePoint, Active Directory, Identity Management, Patch Management, LDAP, SQL, AntiVirus.
  • Training and experience in one or more non-SIEM network security products to include: Enterprise endpoint security products, such as SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Cortex XDR.
  • Professional experience working with networks and network architecture
  • Confident presentation, written and oral communication skills
  • Customer Support
  • Desire to learn additional subject matter areas

Benefits & conditions

  • A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups (https://www.optiv.com/company/impact-report/inclusion-and-belonging)
  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

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