PRI Technology ยท 3 weeks ago
Security Operations Center Analyst
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelPRI Technology is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor and analyze security alerts to identify potential threats. The role involves investigating suspicious activities, leading the resolution of security incidents, and collaborating with various teams to enhance incident handling processes.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to identify potential threats
Perform in-depth investigation of suspicious activity, correlating data across multiple sources to determine scope and impact
Lead the resolution of low to moderately complex security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions
Escalate confirmed incidents to L3 analysts or incident response teams with detailed documentation and recommendations
Support containment and remediation efforts during active incidents
Conduct initial root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews to identify gaps and improve future response efforts
Leverage threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and contextual data to enhance detection, investigation, and resolution capabilities
Collaborate with detection engineering teams to develop, test, and tune detection rules and use cases
Perform basic malware analysis, log correlation, and network traffic inspection to support incident resolution
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the threat landscape, including attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and apply this knowledge to improve incident handling
Work closely with IT, OT, and business units to validate alerts, gather context, and coordinate incident resolution efforts
Document investigation steps, findings, and resolution actions in a clear, structured, and timely manner
Participate in SOC shift rotations to ensure 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to security events
Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and knowledge base, with a focus on enhancing incident resolution workflows
Qualification
Required
Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to identify potential threats
Perform in-depth investigation of suspicious activity, correlating data across multiple sources to determine scope and impact
Lead the resolution of low to moderately complex security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions
Escalate confirmed incidents to L3 analysts or incident response teams with detailed documentation and recommendations
Support containment and remediation efforts during active incidents
Conduct initial root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews to identify gaps and improve future response efforts
Leverage threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and contextual data to enhance detection, investigation, and resolution capabilities
Collaborate with detection engineering teams to develop, test, and tune detection rules and use cases
Perform basic malware analysis, log correlation, and network traffic inspection to support incident resolution
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the threat landscape, including attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and apply this knowledge to improve incident handling
Work closely with IT, OT, and business units to validate alerts, gather context, and coordinate incident resolution efforts
Document investigation steps, findings, and resolution actions in a clear, structured, and timely manner
Participate in SOC shift rotations to ensure 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to security events
Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and knowledge base, with a focus on enhancing incident resolution workflows
Company
PRI Technology
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Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
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