Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 2
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752148943
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: Palmer Group's client in downtown Des Moines is looking for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 2 to lead incident response processes. This remote, long-term contract role involves managing all aspects of incident response, including detection, analysis, and communication. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to address security events and relay threat intelligence. Candidates should possess relevant information security certifications and a strong understanding of cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact for incidents within security operations
- Oversee and manage all phases of the incident lifecycle, including detection, assessment, validation, documentation, containment, recovery, coordination, escalation, and notification
- Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to address and resolve identified security events
- Relay relevant threat intelligence to key stakeholders and decision-makers
Key Skills:
- Possession of information security certifications such as Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA Security+ (Security+ CE), and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+)
- Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity tools and practices, including firewalls, IDS, policy enforcement, monitoring, antivirus, vulnerability management, patching, and incident response
- Strong understanding of current and potential cyber threats, attack methods, and defenses
- Skilled in conflict resolution and incident escalation
- Ability to partner with clients to address security needs while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Palmer Group's client in downtown Des Moines is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 2 to take on the role of primary incident lead. In this position, you will be responsible for directing all aspects of the incident response process, including detection, analysis, validation, tracking, containment, recovery, coordination, escalation, and communication. This opportunity is a remote, long-term contract position. If you have the qualifications below and are interested in learning more, apply today!
Work model:
- Remote
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
- Wednesday - Sunday
What you will do:
- Act as the primary point of contact for incidents within security operations
- Oversee and manage all phases of the incident lifecycle, including detection, assessment, validation, documentation, containment, recovery, coordination, escalation, and notification
- Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to address and resolve identified security events
- Relay relevant threat intelligence to key stakeholders and decision-makers
What you will need to be successful:
- Possession of information security certifications such as Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA Security+ (Security+ CE), and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+)
- Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity tools and practices, including firewalls, IDS, policy enforcement, monitoring, antivirus, vulnerability management, patching, and incident response
- Strong understanding of current and potential cyber threats, attack methods, and defenses
- Skilled in conflict resolution and incident escalation
- Ability to partner with clients to address security needs while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability