IT Security Ops Center Sr Analyst

Children's Health•Carrollton, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents to protect the organization's information systems. This role involves advanced threat analysis, incident response, and mentoring junior analysts.

Requirements

At least 3 years Information security related experience, with a focus on SOC operations - required
Strong knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection - required
Excellent analytical, Communication and problem-solving skills - required
Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Computer Science, Information Security or related field - required

Nice To Haves

CISSP, GCIA or CEH certification - preferred

Responsibilities

Security Monitoring and Analysis : Monitor security alerts and events from various sources (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS). Perform advanced threat analysis and identify potential security incidents. Investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
Incident Response : Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery. Conduct root cause analysis and develop strategies to prevent future incidents. Document and report on security incidents and response activities.
Threat Intelligence : Stay updated on the latest threat intelligence and security trends. Analyze threat intelligence data and apply it to improve security posture. Share relevant threat intelligence with the SOC team and other stakeholders.
Mentorship and Training : Mentor and train junior SOC analysts. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills of the SOC team. Provide guidance on best practices and incident response procedures.
Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with other IT and security teams to ensure a cohesive security strategy. Communicate security incidents and risks to senior management. Provide regular reports on SOC activities and security posture.
Continuous Improvement : Participate in SOC process improvement initiatives. Conduct regular assessments and audits of SOC operations. Implement new tools and technologies to enhance SOC capabilities.