SOC Security Analyst

SOC Security Analyst Location: Tulsa, OK preferred. Open to Remote US for Exceptional Candidate This position requires shift work: Wednesday - Saturday, 4 X 10s with an hour lunch, 12pm - 11pm Central. US Citizenship Required Summary BlueVoyant is looking for Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts (Level 2) to help our global customers manage their IT security. You will be part of a fast-paced team that helps customers to reduce the impact of security incidents and ensures that critical business operations continue unhindered. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from multiple sources, including security information and event management (SIEM) software, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs (Windows and Unix), and databases Separate true threats from false positives using network and log analysis and escalate possible intrusions and attacks Initiate tickets, document, and escalate to higher-level security analysts Perform alert triage and investigations of incoming issues (assess the priority, determine risk). Maintain a strong awareness of the current threat landscape. Basic Qualifications Excellent teamwork skills Knowledge of and experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems and SIEM software Knowledge and understanding of network protocols and devices. Experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems. Ability to analyze event logs and recognize signs of cyber intrusions/attacks Ability to handle high pressure situations in a productive and professional manner. Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics in clear and easy-to-understand language Teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed team Able and willing to work in a 24/7/365 environment, including nights and weekends, on ashift schedule Ability to provide tuning recommendations for security tools to tool administrators. Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, TCP Dump, Security Onion, and Splunk Basic knowledge of the following: SIEM Packet Analysis SSL Decryption Malware Detection HIDS/NIDS Network Monitoring Tools Case Management System Web Security Gateway Email Security Data Loss Prevention Anti-Virus Preferred Qualifications Experience and/or understanding of network/host vulnerability analysis, intrusion analysis, or related areas. Familiarity of the MITRE Framework. Experience with security tools such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black, Splunk, and CrowdStrike. KQL, regex, or other query language experience. Hands-on SOC or Incident Response experience. Security +, Network +, GCIA, CCNA, CEH, RHCA, RHCE, MCSA, MCP, MCSE or related certification(s). Familiarity with GPO, Landesk, or other IT Infrastructure tools. Education Minimum bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or other IT-related field or equivalent professional experience. Exceptional candidates with proven experience in security/network operations will also be considered. About BlueVoyant At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy Actionability Timeliness Scalability Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant's highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200 and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies. Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest and Latin America. All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Disclaimer: Please note that pursuant to contractual requirements and applicable law, in order for employees to perform work on some of the company's federal contracts, U.S. citizenship is required. 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