SOC Engineer, Level 2

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and assess security alerts and incidents.

• Execute thorough investigations and react to intricate security threats.

• Direct security incident management, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.

• Carry out forensic analysis of compromised systems to determine root causes, attack vectors, and indicators of compromise.

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities.

• Maintain and enhance SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.

• Mentor and train Level 1 SOC Engineers.

• Develop and maintain documentation regarding incidents, forensic analyses, and response actions.

• Produce and assess security reports with suggestions to enhance security posture.

• Monitor cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices while refining SOC processes and technologies.

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for urgent after-hours security incidents.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in security monitoring tools, including SIEM and IDS/IPS, along with their configuration and management.

• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint security, and incident response strategies.

• Experience with forensic tools and techniques for investigating compromised systems.

• Familiarity with scripting and automation technologies, such as Python and PowerShell.

• Awareness of cloud security practices and tools, including AWS and Azure, is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• 3–5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity position.

• At least 1–2 years in a Level 2 role or equivalent.

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA CySA+ are preferred.

• Experience in managing security for multiple client environments or an MSP background is preferred.

• Familiarity with vulnerability management and patch orchestration tools is preferred.

• Ability to work from 7am to 4pm EST, Monday through Friday.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; CTS participates in the E-Verify Program.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental), with 80% coverage for employee-only plans and 75% coverage for employee-spouse, employee-kids, and employee-family plans.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Retirement Plan (401(k)) with company matching.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Short-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company.

• Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave.

• 10 Holidays.

• 2 Floating Holidays.