Security Operations Center Analyst

Career Area: Business Technologies, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Security Operations Center Analyst Role Definition: The SOC (Security Operations Center) is a critical component of 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 Caterpillar'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. What You Will Do: 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. What You Have: Advanced level experience within IT (Information Technology) Experience with SIEM solutions Moderate proficiency in PowerShell Proven critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems. Proven ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly. Experience performing network investigation and packet analysis. Strong knowledge of Incident handling and Cyber Security Kill Chain Understanding of Windows Authentication protocols, Explicit Proxy, IDS, EDR, UEBA, and Sandboxing Experience with Cybersecurity report writing. Experience collaborating with a company's Bug Bounty Program GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) preferred. GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB) preferred. Skill Descriptors: Core Application Systems : Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding: Describes basic elements and benefits of core applications supported by own area. Names the organization's core application systems. Names major business functions and services supported by core applications. Locates and uses relevant documentation for core applications. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding: Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design). Level Basic Understanding: Cites specific types of application software and their usage within an organization. Identifies problems commonly associated with application implementation. Lists main application software and vendors in the marketplace. Describes the general processes and policies of application implementation. System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms. Level Basic Understanding: Describes the basic concepts and issues of system and technology integration. Illustrates the risks and benefits of technology integration projects. Discusses major software, hardware or application integration initiatives and plans. Explains system integration initiatives in own environment. System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle. Level Basic Understanding: Describes major components of system testing used by the organization. Documents the standard processes and procedures involved in system testing. Explains the importance of thorough system testing prior to implementation. Identifies common errors that occur in standard system testing activities. Education/Experience: Degree or equivalent experience desired Additional Info : The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN. This role requires 3 days onsite. Relocation is NOT available. SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE. This position may require up to 5% travel. What You Will Get - Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. About Caterpillar - Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly one hundred years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Posting Dates: October 8, 2024 - October 21, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. 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