Junior SOC Analyst-Security Operations Center

Company DescriptionWe at IBA InfoTech find the Hidden Talent across the globe. We connect caliber candidates with leading companies in contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire positions in various industries - Oil & Gas, Energy, Telecommunications, Transportation, Business & Finance, Retail, Hospitality and Insurance.Job DescriptionRole: Junior SOC AnalystLocation: Raleigh, North CarolinaInterview: Phone/SkypeJob Type: Contact/W2JOB DESCRIPTION:A Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst is a cybersecurity professional who monitors and responds to security threats to an organization's IT infrastructure:Detect threatsMonitor networks and systems for signs of attack, and review security alerts for potential incidentsRespond to threatsInvestigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and contain the threatImprove securityPropose measures to strengthen security structures, and monitor current vulnerabilitiesSOC analysts typically work 24/7 and are a critical part of the SOC team. They use a variety of tools to analyze alerts and suspicious activities, including network protocol analyzers like Wireshark.SOC analysts may be organized into tiers, with entry-level analysts in Tier 1. Tier 1 analysts monitor event logs and escalate incidents to Tier 2 analysts for further investigation. Tier 3 analysts handle more complex incidents and may improve the detection capabilities of security tools.SOC analysts need to keep up with the latest cyber threats and developments, which may require continuing education or professional development.Detect threatsMonitor networks and systems for signs of attack, and review security alerts for potential incidentsRespond to threatsInvestigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and contain the threatImprove securityPropose measures to strengthen security structures, and monitor current vulnerabilitiesDetect threatsMonitor networks and systems for signs of attack, and review security alerts for potential incidentsRespond to threatsInvestigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and contain the threatImprove securityPropose measures to strengthen security structures, and monitor current vulnerabilitiesQualificationsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.