SOC Analyst

• 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.

• 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.