Security Operations Center Analyst - TIER 2

Why work at OpTech? OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits on the first day of employment, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today This is a W2 contract to hire role Shift: M-F 8a-5p The Security Operations Center is responsible for providing 24/7, 365 monitoring, detection, and response capabilities for our client. This includes event, cloud security, and DLP monitoring, as well as a role in the incident response process. The Tier 2 SOC analyst serves as the investigation point for the SOC and would escalate incidents on an as needed basis. The Tier 2 Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for providing monitoring support for cybersecurity systems as well as conducting investigations into and escalating alerts as required for malicious activity. The analyst is expected to review, investigate, and classify the appropriate response for all security incidents that have been assigned / escalated to them via Tier 1 support. Required Skills: Lead Investigations Conducting Deep Analysis of Security Events Leading Detection, Triage, Analysis and Response to Cyber Attacks Solid understanding of Cybersecurity concepts and frameworks. Proven, excellent analytical skills. Working knowledge in the use of tools such as SIEM / IT Ticketing technologies, EDR, Email Gateway’s, Malware Analysis Sandbox. Understanding of networking (TCP/IP networks and protocols) concepts. Understanding of phishing and malware techniques Strong written and oral communication, documentation, and organizational skills Responsibilities: Lead investigations and conduct deep analysis of security events focused on rapid containment, remediation, and mitigation. Lead in the detection, triage, analysis and response to cyber-attacks. Provide insight and expertise to examine malicious code (malware), attack vectors, network communication methods, analyze threats against target systems and networks, determine target network capabilities and vulnerabilities. Training and mentoring Level 1 peers to improve SOC Analyst capability. OpTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.