Security Analyst

job summary:

Description:

• The SOC (Security Operations Center) is a critical component of Client's CSIRT (Cyber Security Incident Response Team).
• Analysts on the SOC are responsible for the continuous monitoring and response to security alerts and events that occur within Client's global network.
• This includes investigating Malware alerts, Phishing emails, anomalous activity, and anomalous network traffic.
• The SOC also takes necessary action to remediate these events.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor SIEM for security alerts
• Investigate alerts with various Security tools
• Take necessary steps to remediate security issues
• Monitor the Phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails
• Inspect file attachments and links for potential malware
• Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool
• Ensure accurate case notes are recorded

Techinical Skills Required:

• At least 3 years working in IT (Information Technology) Security
• At least 2 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center
• At least 2 years of experience with SIEM solutions
• At least 1 year of experience with EDR solutions

Desired Skills:

• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems
• Proven ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly

Soft Skills Required:

Education & Experience Required:

• No degree required
• 5+ years of SOC/Cybersecurity experience.

location: East Peoria, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 55 per hour

work hours: 11pm to 8am

education: No Degree Required



responsibilities:

• Monitor SIEM for security alerts
• Investigate alerts with various Security tools
• Take necessary steps to remediate security issues
• Monitor the Phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails
• Inspect file attachments and links for potential malware
• Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool
• Ensure accurate case notes are recorded

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: No Degree Required

skills:

Network Security (3 years of experience is required)

Network Security

Intrusion Detection Systems (2 years of experience is required)

Threat Intelligence Platforms (2 years of experience is required)

Phishing Detection

Vulnerability Management (2 years of experience is required)

Firewall (2 years of experience is required)

SIEM (2 years of experience is required)

Security Operations Center (2 years of experience is required)

SOC (2 years of experience is required)

EDR (2 years of experience is required)

Endpoint Detection Response (2 years of experience is required)

Phishing (2 years of experience is required)

Python (1 year of experience is required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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