SOC Analyst

Securitymetrics • Orem, UT

399d

About The Position

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst position at SecurityMetrics, Inc. is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to break into the cybersecurity field. The SOC Analyst will be part of a dynamic team focused on threat hunting, investigating cyber threats, and providing guidance to small to medium businesses to protect them from cyber attacks. The role emphasizes mentorship and skill development, with opportunities to work with advanced technologies and tools.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of network security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience securing VLANs, subnets, TCP/UDP ports, VPNs, and configuring firewalls.
• Familiarity with open-source SIEM tools for monitoring traffic.
• Ability to find threats in shopping carts, such as Magecart and formjacking threats.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, preferably Nessus, and interpreting results.
• Proficiency in performing queries and using boolean logic in threat hunting.
• Experience with Linux command line functionality is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to write threat hunting scripts or detection rules.
• Professional certification such as Security+, Network+, or any GIAC certification.
• Technical degree from an accredited university.
• Capture the flag (CTF) experience.
• Interest in growing social media presence and online profile exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, triage, and respond to security events, alerts, threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents for clients.
• Update rules and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to identify affected systems and the extent of threats.
• Analyze running processes and configurations on affected systems.
• Utilize various threat intelligence enrichment sources for threat hunting.
• Conduct in-depth threat intelligence analysis to identify perpetrators and the nature of attacks.
• Recommend strategies for clients to contain and recover from threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to evaluate client resilience.
• Assist clients in identifying areas of weakness to enhance their security posture.
• Communicate security incidents, gaps, risks, or vulnerabilities to clients with urgency.
• Develop monthly security reports and update SOC playbooks through technical writing.
• Provide technical guidance to improve tools, products, and services, and reduce false positives.

Benefits

• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Paid training and continued professional education (CPEs).
• Paid certifications.
• Flexible work hours to ensure work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work with patent-pending cybersecurity products and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed