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, using technical knowledge of security technologies to analyze and respond to threats detected through security platforms and tools.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of IT security experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a highly motivated self-starter, 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).
• Understanding of PCI.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security infrastructure and identify and report data threats to R+L Carriers.
• Identify, analyze, and investigate incidents to determine their severity and required response.
• Ensure incidents are reported and documented according to policy and procedures.
• Serve as a technical escalation point during security incidents by assessing the extent of attacks and business impacts, advising on containment, and recommending system hardening and mitigation measures.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis reports and plans to reduce future information security incidents.
• Work with security vendors to ensure security initiatives limit company vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments and test data-processing systems.
• Stay informed about firewall changes, virus protection, data encryption, and other security measures.
• Recommend security enhancements and purchases.
• Develop standard operating procedures for recovery from attacks.
• Meet regularly with change management to ensure system changes do not create security vulnerabilities.
• 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 with EOC and Architecture teams to strengthen the company's 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 a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time