SOC Analyst

Health Care Service Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This position is responsible for monitoring multiple feeds in a 24/7 environment to immediately detect, verify, and respond swiftly to cyber treats: working collaboratively with multiple teams and personnel; working with other Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts as well as subject matter experts within the larger distributed Cyber defense team including; cyber threat hunters, threat intelligence analysts and forensic investigators; working with and gaining further insight into a variety of security logs and devices ranging from operating systems to firewalls, network intrusion detection, databases, applications and more; gaining more understanding of current real world cyber threats and attack techniques and will have the opportunity to participate in simulated attacks and table top exercises. NOTE: This hybrid role can be located in CHICAGO IL or RICHARDSON TX ~ relocation will not be offered; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 years work experience in a relevant role, i.e. SOC Analyst, Incident Response, Cybersecurity Threat Analyst OR 4 years related military experience
• Experience managing SOC (Security Operation Center) activities: SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems IDS (Intrusion Detection systems) Other Security monitoring tools
• Ability to handle high pressure situations: Stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions and maintain a relaxed environment for the team too.
• Analytical and problem solving skills: Analyze complex data and information to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Hands on experience in security operations management: Its easier for SOC managers to understand the challenges their team faces daily. This experience will allow you to make informed decisions, set realistic expectations and identify areas for improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Can-do mindset and attitude
• Attention to details
• High EQ (emotional quotient)
• Embrace and love your inner techie
• Willingness to learn
• Security Certifications Preferred (Including but not limited to the following certifications): Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certified Intrusion Analyst (GIAC) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Networking Certifications (CCNA, etc)
• Platform Certifications (Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc).
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+)
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Responsibilities

• monitoring multiple feeds in a 24/7 environment to immediately detect, verify, and respond swiftly to cyber treats
• working collaboratively with multiple teams and personnel
• working with other Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts as well as subject matter experts within the larger distributed Cyber defense team including; cyber threat hunters, threat intelligence analysts and forensic investigators
• working with and gaining further insight into a variety of security logs and devices ranging from operating systems to firewalls, network intrusion detection, databases, applications and more
• gaining more understanding of current real world cyber threats and attack techniques and will have the opportunity to participate in simulated attacks and table top exercises

Benefits

• At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to their employees to support their life outside of work.
• From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.
• Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.
• This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

What This Job Offers

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