Associate SOC Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Monitor and assess log data, network traffic, and alerts produced by various security technologies in real time.

• Address, categorize, and escalate security incidents using a SIEM platform and established procedures.

• Assist with vulnerability scans and evaluate results to provide remediation recommendations.

• Prepare security incident reports outlining threats, characteristics, and remediation efforts for senior analyst review.

• Investigate new threats and ensure the implementation of suitable detection capabilities.

• Review incidents and deliverables for compliance with procedures and update documentation as necessary.

• Contribute to the efficacy and promptness of security incident detection and classification services.

• Ensure compliance with standards and procedures within designated SLAs.

• Communicate security concerns to clients both verbally and in writing.

• Escalate complex issues to more experienced personnel.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and propose them to relevant stakeholders.

• Manage and track client issues and requests using a ticketing system.

• Collaborate within a 24x7x365 team to support timely monitoring service delivery.

• Work rotating shifts as assigned.

• Provide support to other teams as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• US Citizenship is Required.

• 0-2 years of experience in an operational or technical environment, ideally with customer-facing roles.

• Foundational knowledge of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP and common Internet protocols.

• Exposure to or basic understanding of an information/cyber security role, especially in security monitoring and analysis.

• Familiarity with the cyber security threat landscape, including common vulnerabilities and attack methods.

• Knowledge of security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms.

• Proven technical and troubleshooting abilities and the capacity to adapt to new technical challenges.

• General knowledge of systems infrastructure (Windows/Linux OS).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing clear and concise reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Preferred).

• Relevant entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or GIAC GSEC (Preferred).

• Basic experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for task automation (Preferred).

• Familiarity with ticketing/case management systems (Preferred).

• A strong enthusiasm for cyber security, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing (Preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment).

• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.

• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness.

• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program.

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually.