Cybersecurity Analyst /SOC - MDR Specialist

Softthink Solutions • City of Canton, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides cybersecurity protection, monitoring, and incident response for all City systems. Supports MDR endpoint protection, SOC monitoring, firewall security, and incident notification requirements.

Requirements

• Must provide MDR for ~250 endpoints
• Must provide 24/7 SOC monitoring
• Must notify City within 1 hour of confirmed security incident
• Must maintain a documented incident response plan
• Must retain security logs for minimum 90 days
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
• 3–5 years of cybersecurity monitoring or SOC experience
• Experience with MDR platforms, endpoint protection, SIEM tools
• Experience responding to security incidents and producing reports
• Must pass City background check
• Must comply with MDR/SOC security protocols
• Must maintain documented incident response procedures

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP (optional but valuable)

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts
• Investigate and escalate cybersecurity incidents
• Manage endpoint protection and threat detection
• Maintain and update incident response plan
• Provide firewall threat protection and next-gen firewall management
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and provide remediation recommendations
• Support quarterly network health reviews and security posture reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level