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# SOC Analyst

- **Company:** Stellar Professionals
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Data Analysis, ARM Architecture, Cyber 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
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cf7df122-820a-44be-8922-9ad96ec41511

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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