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Kelly · 2 days ago

Jr. SOC Analyst

West Hartford, CT

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.50/hr - $27.50/hr

2+ years exp

Kelly is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to monitor and respond to security threats. The role involves utilizing internal processes and tools to analyze alerts from various log sources and collaborating with peers across the cybersecurity and IT organizations.

OutsourcingProfessional Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze and investigate alerts from various log sources including IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, servers, endpoints and other network devices in an enterprise security information and event monitoring (SIEM)

Perform appropriate response or escalation activities using established event handling and incident response procedures based on risk categorization

Collaborate with peers and stakeholders across the Corporate and Business Unit cyber security and information technology organizations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cyber SecurityCompTIA Security+Network analysisSIEM platformsTCP/IPAnalytical mindsetTroubleshooting skillsCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

US Citizens required

Onsite Required

2nd Shift (12pm - 10:30pm)

MUST be able to work 24/7/365 shift coverage (days, nights, weekends, holidays, or alternate non-traditional schedules as needed)

Passion for Technology, specifically in Cyber Security

Bachelors in Cyber Security

Have been interested in technology

Recent Certifications in Cyber Security (CompTIA Security+)

Demonstrated capacity to work in a detailed technical environment

Have a passion for the work - someone who is interested in Cyber

Perform appropriate response or escalation activities using established event handling and incident response procedures based on risk categorization

Collaborate with peers and stakeholders across the Corporate and Business Unit cyber security and information technology organizations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate technical details clearly and concisely with peers and various levels of management team

Capability to think and operate independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision

A proactive, analytical and results driven mindset that is highly detail oriented

A solid understanding of process documentation and procedures with the ability to develop, revise and execute standard work

Organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced working environment

Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues

Candidate should have technical understanding of the following areas: Network analysis using tcpdump, Wireshark or other packet capture/inspection tools

Searching, interpreting, and working with data from enterprise logging systems including syslog, netflow, Splunk or other SIEM/SIEM platforms

Endpoint protection suites such as Symantec, McAfee, Carbon Black, Forcepoint or Tanium

Typically requires a University Degree in Cyber, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information and Technology Systems, Math or Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience or cybersecurity certifications in lieu of degree