Level 1 Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Description

Summary:

Onward Technologies Level 1 SOC Analyst to join our growing Security Operations Center team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to grow their Cybersecurity career.

The Level 1 SOC Analyst is an operational role, focusing on quantifying real time security alerts and assisting with security incident investigations across client infrastructures. The Level 1 SOC Analyst will be responsible for monitoring system health and data feeds, gathering key data, and resolving cases within their scope of abilities. Level 1 SOC Analysts are the front-line defenses, working closely with Security Engineers and Security Management, escalating cases as necessary for Incident Response.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Follow standard operating procedure for intake of real time security events and alarms
  • Monitor customer infrastructure SIEM to identify security incidents
  • Gathering key data and processing alarm conditions
  • Respond on security incidents and events
  • Close cases based on defined criteria
  • Report creation and delivery

Additional Requirements:

• Strong understanding of network and systems security, security testing, and software security
• Experience with Windows & *nix platforms
• Familiar with scripting languages (Bash, Phython, Ruby, Perl, Powershell)
• Strong analytical and observational skills
• Willingness to follow SOC processes and procedures, while maintaining mental flexibility to “think outside the box”
• Strong communication skills
• Team player, able to function independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Endless will to learn something new