Expedite Talent Solutions ยท 4 months ago
Dover, DE - IT - DTI - Security Office - Information Security Analyst 1
Dover, DE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelExpedite Talent Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SOC Analyst to join their cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing security threats in real-time, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents.
IT ManagementProfessional ServicesWarehousing
Responsibilities
Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor network traffic, system logs, and other security tools to detect unusual or suspicious activities that could indicate an incident or vulnerability
Incident Detection and Response: Identify and categorize security incidents such as malware infections, data breaches, and insider threats. Respond swiftly to contain, mitigate, and resolve incidents
Alert Triage: Assess alerts generated by security tools, determine their severity, and prioritize responses accordingly
Threat Intelligence and Hunting: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to enhance monitoring and response efforts. Leverage these findings to conduct proactive threat hunting across SIEM and EDR platforms
Log Analysis: Examine logs from a range of sources including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and system endpoints to identify irregularities that may signal a threat
Security Tool Management: Operate and manage security technologies such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, PKI management, and endpoint security solutions
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of security incidents and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Collaboration: Work closely with other security and IT professionals to investigate and resolve security issues
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to refining security processes and developing new detection and prevention rules
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of IT basics, including operating systems, network protocols, and security tools
Proficiency in using SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint detection tools
Knowledge of programming languages like Python or PowerShell for automating tasks and creating scripts
Basic understanding of computer forensics for incident investigation
Ability to analyze logs to spot patterns and anomalies
Experience in responding to security incidents effectively
Understanding of attack patterns and tactics used by cybercriminals
Excellent communication skills for reporting and collaboration
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving cyber threats
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Previous experience in a security-related role with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are beneficial
Company
Expedite Talent Solutions
Expedite Talent Solutions is a minority- and woman-owned firm delivering agile staffing, project outsourcing, and professional services to clients across the Healthcare, Commercial, and Public Sectors.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sandeep Singh
Associate Director / Sr. Client Partner
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