SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Posted 3 days ago by Stellar Professionals LLC

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Columbia, South Carolina
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Active Directory Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Cyber Incident Response Dashboard Linux Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams MITRE ATT&CK Framework Network Administration Oracle Linux Phishing Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) Threat Detection Workflows

Summary: The SOC Analyst role involves monitoring and analyzing security events using various tools such as SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS. The position requires deep-dive analysis of incidents, optimizing SOC workflows, and responding to user-reported security issues. Candidates should have a strong background in security monitoring and incident response, with a preference for those located in South Carolina. The role is primarily remote but may require occasional on-site presence for specific projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Continuously monitor, correlate, and analyze event data across SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS.
  • Perform deep-dive analysis of malicious activity, validate incidents, and determine root causes.
  • Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and policy violations.
  • Optimize SOC playbooks, workflows, and threat detection rules to reduce false positives.

Key Skills:

  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response: 2+ years of hands-on Tier 2 SOC experience.
  • Threat Frameworks: 2+ years of experience utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Analytics: 2+ years of experience with security dashboard creation and reporting.
  • Education: Associate's degree in IT/Cybersecurity (or 4 years of equivalent tech experience).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Columbia

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Location & Work Arrangement

  • Work Arrangement: 100% Remote (Nationwide candidates welcome)
  • Location: Columbia, SC
  • Note: Strong preference will be given to candidates local to South Carolina who can come on-site as needed for specific project requirements.

Core Focus & Responsibilities

  • Continuously monitor, correlate, and analyze event data across SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS.
  • Perform deep-dive analysis of malicious activity, validate incidents, and determine root causes.
  • Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and policy violations.
  • Optimize SOC playbooks, workflows, and threat detection rules to reduce false positives.

Key Skills Required

  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response: 2+ years of hands-on Tier 2 SOC experience.
  • Threat Frameworks: 2+ years of experience utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Analytics: 2+ years of experience with security dashboard creation and reporting.
  • Education: Associate's degree in IT/Cybersecurity (or 4 years of equivalent tech experience).

Preferred Skills (Big Pluses)

  • Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM / XDR platforms.
  • Hands-on administration of Firewalls, VPNs, Active Directory, and IDS/IPS.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux, network administration, and network design.
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or GPEN.

Interview Process

  • Round 1: Virtual / Online Interview via Microsoft Teams (On-Camera).
  • Round 2: Potential in-person interview prior to final selection.
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