Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

The Security Operations Center Specialist helps protect Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s technology infrastructure from cybersecurity threats. The role monitors real-time security alerts, investigates anomalous activity, and collaborates with the Cybersecurity Team on threat hunting, analysis, and timely incident response. The Specialist also supports digital forensic investigations, incident documentation, security policies and procedures, and eDiscovery and litigation-related security work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of security technologies, including IDS/IPS/SIEM, firewalls, log analysis, data loss prevention, antivirus, network packet analyzers, and malware and forensic analysis tools.
• Knowledge of data exfiltration, lateral movement, malware persistence, malware beaconing, and command-and-control communications.
• Ability to research and solve complex business and technology problems.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, multitasking, project management, and communication skills.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach to ensure timely and accurate performance and achievement of benchmarks.

Nice To Haves

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Exposure to Python and other programming languages used for threat analysis and tool integration.
• General knowledge of security requirements under HIPAA, HITECH, or other federal or state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time threats and triage alerts, validating whether a security incident has occurred.
• Assist with digital forensic investigations to determine system misconduct or wrongdoing in accordance with current regulations.
• Assist with responding to potential security incidents as needed.
• Gather relevant information and prepare comprehensive notes documenting investigative findings.
• Maintain Information Security Policies and Procedures related to the security incident response program.
• Assist with eDiscovery and litigation-related security support, including processing, reviewing, and presenting data.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Team on threat hunting, analysis, and timely incident response.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• 401(k)
• Ample paid time off
• Schedule supporting work/life balance
• Onsite gym
• Walking track
• Onsite café
• Comprehensive benefits package valued at approximately one-third of salary compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time