Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Novul Solutions

  • Alexandria, Virginia
  • 16 days ago

    Highlights

    Technical Expertise: Proficient in Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures, and experience with common protocols and network devices. Security Tool Optimization: Tune and maintain tools like EDR, IDS, and SIEM to enhance detection capabilities and minimize false positives.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlexandria, Virginia
    Websitenovulsolutions.com

    Description

    We seek a highly motivated Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our dynamic team. This vital role involves supporting the security of enterprise-wide information systems through comprehensive monitoring, investigation, and reporting of security incidents. This position is available exclusively for U.S. citizens.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Incident Response Coordination: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of cyber incident responses.

    • Data Analysis: Correlate and analyze data and events to determine the scope of cyber incidents.

    • Artifact Analysis: Collect and analyze endpoint and network artifacts, volatile memory, and malicious files or scripts.

    • Threat Identification: Identify potential indicators of compromise and recognize common attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.

    • Process Development: Create and maintain incident response processes, procedures, workflows, and playbooks.

    • Security Tool Optimization: Tune and maintain tools like EDR, IDS, and SIEM to enhance detection capabilities and minimize false positives.

    • Documentation: Keep detailed investigation and response action records and prepare formal incident reports.

    • Performance Metrics: Develop and determine key performance indicators to drive the maturity of SOC operations.

    • Security Content Creation: Develop scripts, signatures, and alerts to improve security measures.


    Requirements

    Candidate Profile:

    • Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

    • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a SOC analyst role or in similar positions, with in-depth knowledge of incident response life cycles.

    • Technical Expertise: Proficient in Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures, and experience with common protocols and network devices.

    • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to recognize suspicious activities and perform in-depth logical analysis and research.

    • Familiarity with Security Frameworks: Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain and experience with the ATT&CK Framework.

    • Scripting Skills: Experience in scripting with languages such as Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.

    • Independent Working Style: Capable of prioritizing and completing tasks autonomously.

    • Soft Skills: Flexibility, adaptability, strong relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Degree & Experience: Bachelor's Degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

    • Clearance: Eligibility to obtain CISA EoD.

    • Certifications: At least one certification among GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GISF, GXPN, etc.






    Benefits



    Core Benefits:

    • Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.

    • Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized in lieu of holiday time usage.

    • Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.

    • 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment

    • Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)


      

    Health Benefits:

    • UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.

    • INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.

    • Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.

    • Submit the enrollment form within 30 days

    • of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.


    Quality of Life Benefits:

    • Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.

    • $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.

    • Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.

    • Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.


    Special Benefits:

    • Performance bonus – Project-based

    • Yearly bonus – Company based

    ​Why Apply?

    • Citizenship Requirement: Exclusive opportunity for U.S. citizens.

    • Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in protecting critical information systems.

    • Career Development: Grow in a field that values innovation and expertise.

    • Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in challenging and rewarding tasks within a supportive team.



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