SOC Analyst L1

SilverSky • Hawaii, HI

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a hands-on entry-level security analyst position for a 24x7 team; responsible for analyzing and responding to all security, and service-related events. In this role, you will be the first line of support for the clients’ security concerns. You will monitor security consoles, escalate change requests and security events to the proper department. Our advanced Security Operations Centre (SOC) uses a combination of established solutions and cutting-edge internally developed technology to protect IT networks from a wide range of cyber threats on a 24x7x365 basis, with a particular focus on protecting organizations that are threatened by sophisticated, targeted attacks. This includes operational responsibility for all in-life services delivered to customers across a wide variety of market sectors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of technologies including but not limited to; Firewalls, IPS & IDS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP, Networks, AWS, CDN's, Vulnerability management and SIEM, DRM preferred
• Basic knowledge in cyber security
• Fundamental knowledge of Security Administration
• Knowledge of incident containment, recovery, and mitigation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills
• Willing to work flexible schedules as part of a 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days service delivery environment
• Excellent written & verbal skills
• Attention to detail
• Required to earn Sec+ within 6 months of beginning employment.
• Understanding SLA requirements within a Security Operations Centre.
• Individuals that can act intelligently and confidently without an ego will thrive.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship for employment authorization, either now or in the future, is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Anomaly Detection Systems (ADS), Firewall event logs, and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset event logs to identify security attacks and threats for remediation/suppression.
• Assist in Computer Security Incident Response activities for large organizations as a 1st line security analyst to identify various malicious threats in enterprise environments.
• Ensure timely accurate communications of alerts to IT, Network or Security groups regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications and operating systems.
• Assist Senior Analysts with the implementation of counter measures or mitigating controls.
• Make recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed