Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) ยท 2 months ago
Information Security Analyst (Security Operations / SOC Focus)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70/hr - $85/hrSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for an Information Security Analyst with a focus on Security Operations for a contract assignment with a premier Financial Services client in San Francisco, CA. The role involves monitoring security events, supporting SOC operations, and utilizing tools like SQL and Python for security analysis and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze security events using Splunk, applying SPL queries to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats
Support Level 1 and Level 2 SOC operations, including initial triage, escalation, and incident response activities aligned with the cyber kill chain framework
Use SQL for querying and validating event data across databases and reporting platforms
Apply Python (or R) for automating security analysis tasks, parsing logs, or building small tools for data enrichment
Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to summarize findings and support incident reviews
Contribute to process improvement and threat-hunting efforts by correlating data from multiple sources
Qualification
Required
Splunk experience (creating SPL queries, dashboards, or alert tuning)
Strong SQL knowledge for data querying and validation
Python programming (or equivalent scripting experience)
Understanding of SOC operations (Level 1 & 2) and incident response fundamentals
Familiarity with the Cyber Kill Chain model and related threat frameworks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations
Company
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)
SGA is the technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a certified women-owned business.
Founded in 1981
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Taylor
CEO
Andrew Gallagher - CCWP
Senior Vice President - Strategic Partnerships
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