Security Operations Analyst I

OSIbeyond • Rockville, MD

32d • $60,000 - $67,499 • Hybrid

About The Position

The SOC Analyst is responsible for analyzing and responding to cyber threats. The SOC Analyst will operate and tune security tools to perform cyber security services for client networks.

Requirements

• Experience- 1+ years as a SOC Analyst or Systems & Office 365 Administrator
• CompTIA Sec+

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Net +
• CompTIA CySA +

Responsibilities

• Work and complete assigned tickets according to SOPs
• Monitor client environments for security threats
• Perform regularly scheduled vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and manage remediation of identified issues
• Analyze servers, workstations and other devices suspected to be compromised
• Perform root cause analysis for cybersecurity incidents
• Provide high quality written and verbal customer service
• Accurately track and document all work
• Perform technical support services in line with the technical skill requirements
• Travel to client sites to perform support when necessary
• Monitor customer environments for security threats
• Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents, including account compromise, social engineering & malware events
• Respond to detected threats using appropriate scripts, policies and other actions as necessary
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding detected threats to the designated customer point of contact
• Perform regularly scheduled vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and manage remediation of identified issues
• Analyze servers, workstations and other devices suspected to be compromised and accurately assess the scope and type of issue
• Perform root cause analysis for cybersecurity incidents to support recommendations made to further improve client security posture
• Demonstrates technical knowledge and abilities in line with role
• Prioritize and manage workload
• Notify the CISO when unable to complete workload
• Identify when an assignment should be escalated
• Create detailed documentation and ticket notes
• Provide high quality customer service
• Meet all SLAs
• Support peers
• Travel to client sites when needed
• Complete training for and maintain awareness of cybersecurity risks including insider threat, and appropriate handling of CUI and other regulated data.
• Treat client data and OSIbeyond data as sensitive, and do not disclose, release or otherwise transfer it outside of OSIbeyond or client environments without written permission.
• Follow cybersecurity requirements as described in the Employee Handbook and other OSI policies.
• Immediately follow incident response procedures when a security incident or concern is noticed.
• Assist with the escorting or monitoring of visitors.
• Monitors alerts (from SIEM)
• Conduct vulnerability scans
• Review and/or update logged events

Benefits

• Medical Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 75% of the premium for the Employee's base medical plan
• Vision and Dental Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 75% of the premium for the Employee's plans
• Life Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 100% of the premium for the Employee's plans
• Short Term Disability Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 100% of the premium for the Employee's plans
• 401K - OSIbeyond matches up to 4%
• PTO/Holidays - 9 paid Holidays and accrual based PTO which increases with tenure, new hires start out with 2 weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees