Security Operations Analyst Job at Mastech Digital in Dallas

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Security Operations Analyst for our client in the Oil and Gas domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: Best in the Market

Role: Security Operations Analyst

Primary Skills: CISSP

Role Description: As a Security Operations Analyst, you must have at least 3+ years of experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Actively monitor and investigate in real time the organization’s networks, systems, applications, and databases to protect Client internal partners and our external customers from security violations, access, or destruction

- Perform Cybersecurity investigations – Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) and make recommendations to management on findings and solutions

- Report on identified metrics, threats, relevant trends, and other topics as requested by the Chief Digital

- Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer

- Actively engage and collaborate with other groups within the Digital Grid Management (DGM) team and internal partners

- Act as an escalation point for security analysts and be able to assist in problem solving by providing cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of corporate technology environment

- Assist with training new and existing SOC analysts to utilize the Client security tools necessary to perform analyst duties

- Coordinate with management for high priority incidents

- Ensure the Director of Cybersecurity and CIO is apprised of technical and regulatory changes in the security landscape

- A change agent to adapt and drive change throughout the organization

- Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

- Self-motivated, results oriented with a passion to deliver above par results in a proactive manner

- Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements as assigned

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements:

- High School diploma, GED and relevant work experience is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field is preferred

- 3 years cybersecurity monitoring experience required

- Proven analytical, problem solving, and research skills

- Understanding of network concepts, protocols, services and operating systems

- Experience with SIEM, email security, IPS, web security, application whitelisting, EDR, SOAR, and anomaly detection tools required

- Ability to obtain certifications in industry specific and technical fields, such as NERC?CIP and CompTIA Security +

- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, such as shift work (including rotating shifts), days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary

- Advanced verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work in an open and collaborative environment

- Initial Schedule: For the first two weeks, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM. This is a standard workweek schedule to help new employees adjust.

- Shift After Initial Period: After the initial two weeks, the shift schedule will change to a 3-4-4-3 pattern. This means:

• Midnight to Noon: The shifts will run from midnight to noon.

• 3-4-4-3 Pattern: This refers to the number of workdays and rest days in a repeating cycle.

Specifically:

- 3 Days On: You will work three consecutive days.

- 4 Days Off: Followed by four days off.

- 4 Days On: Then, four more consecutive workdays.

- 3 Days Off: Finally, three days off before the cycle repeats.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Bharat Bhadoria

Recruiter Phone: (412) 730-4118

Equal Employment Opportunity

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