SOC ANALYST (LEVEL 1/2)
100% REMOTE WORKING
UP TO $75 PER HOUR (US-CLIENT - CONTRACTOR WILL BE PAID IN USD)
INITIAL 6-MONTH CONTRACT (EXTENSIONS LIKELY UP TO 2 YEARS)
9AM-5PM UK WORKING HOURS - NO SHIFTS
**The client will consider taking the contractor on as an FTE at the end of the contract with a salary of $100-$110k plus bonus/benefits if this is an option that the contractor is interested in**
Our client is a leader in the Reinsurance space. We're seeking a Tier1/2 Security Analyst to join our growing team of cyber professionals on a remote basis. This is an opportunity to join an innovative team focused on shifting Information Security and Risk Management practices to cater to the “Secure & Resilient By Design” approach.
Although this is a “junior” level role, this is not an entry-level position and ideal candidates should have 2+ years of experience within a SOC.
Position Summary
The Security Analyst is responsible for providing security support as a member of the IT Security team. This includes the primary responsibility of monitoring and providing ticket responses for the entire Odyssey Group enterprise regarding security. Activities shall encompass ServiceNow ticket review and resolution/escalation. In addition, installation and configuration of security agents, troubleshooting, reporting, escalating, and coordinating activities related to security issues.
Tools currently using:
- Defender XDR
- SumoLogic
- Abnormal Email Security
- RevealX Network Visibility
- Will be bringing in an AI SOC Analysis tool as well
Essential Duties
- Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot system/application/network activity using a variety of tools including but not limited to:
- SIEM
- Endpoint Detection & Response Tools
- Application Whitelisting
- Endpoint and Network Monitoring
- Act as the first responder to tier 1 and tier 2 tickets and escalate as needed
- Monitor and analyze endpoint behaviour as related to security
- Coordinate all work through the use of a designated ticketing system (currently ServiceNow)
- Provide after-hours support as necessary
- Analyse SOC tickets and respond/escalate as needed
- Communicate and coordinate with disparate technology groups to facilitate troubleshooting efforts
- Provide support for cyber security with security incident investigations and corrective actions
- Augment the IT Security team to provide communications to the customer and senior management, and coordinate efforts among various IT Groups
- Assist in shifting non-security workloads to other IT teams
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- 3 years experience in Information Technology
- Attentiveness to detail, well-organized, and managing time efficiently
- Great teamwork and ability to communicate with others including non-technical users
- Need someone who is a self starter, little to no hand holding.
- Must have at least 2 years as a SOC Analyst, preferred at a MSSP
Preferred:
- 5 years experience in a L2 support role
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in Information Technology with an emphasis on Security
- Experience with security tools with an emphasis on SIEM, EDR software, and sysadmin functions.
- Experience with Splunk, Rapid7 and/or Exabeam
- Experience with some scripting technologies (powershell, python)
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure)
- Familiarity with Active Directory
- A current industry standard certificate in Security or Networking (Not Required, but Preferred)
