SOC Engineer

R+L Carriers • Wilmington, OH

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About The Position

The SOC Engineer works alongside the Enterprise Operation Center (EOC) Team in the Information Management Technology Department. The role implements security measures to protect computer systems, data, and networks, and applies technical knowledge of security technologies to analyze and respond to threats detected by security platforms and technologies.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of IT security experience.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management.
• Understanding of PCI.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter able to multitask and complete assignments within predetermined deadlines.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in information security or IT risk and compliance.
• Professional security certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC.
• 2–4 years of system or network administration experience in Windows or Linux environments.
• Experience with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Network Access Control (NAC).

Responsibilities

• Monitor security infrastructure and identify and report data threats to R+L Carriers.
• Identify, analyze, and investigate incidents to determine their severity and the appropriate response.
• Ensure incidents are reported and documented in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Provide technical escalation during security incidents by assessing the extent and business impact of attacks, advising on containment, and recommending system hardening and mitigation measures to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to root cause analysis reports and plans to mitigate future information security incidents.
• Work with security vendors to help ensure security initiatives limit vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments and test data processing systems.
• Stay aware of firewall changes, virus protection, data encryption, and other security measures.
• Recommend security enhancements and purchases.
• Develop standard operating procedures for recovering from an attack.
• Meet regularly with change management to ensure system changes do not create opportunities for attacks.
• Maintain an understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities to help secure the network.
• Meet weekly with the Secure Works SOC to discuss threats and contribute to remediation plans.
• Work closely with EOC and Architecture teams to strengthen security posture.
• Support, troubleshoot, configure, manage, and upgrade firewalls, VPN, APM, WAF, and other security products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Vacation lodging at employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
• Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time