Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Title: Security Operations Analyst (Tier 2)

Location: Remote

Duration: 24 Months

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Experience: 3+ Years

Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM CST

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Security Operations Analyst to monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Security Operations, incident investigation, threat detection, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts, suspicious activities, and potential cyber threats.
• Analyze security logs to identify genuine threats and false positives.
• Investigate and resolve security incidents independently.
• Perform threat hunting and incident response activities.
• Manage user access and permissions, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes.
• Identify phishing attacks, malware, unauthorized access, and data security risks.
• Document security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with security tools to protect company systems and confidential information.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Information Security or Security Operations.
• Hands-on experience with Tier 2 SOC operations and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM and EDR security tools.
• CrowdStrike experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) and Access Management.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or HITRUST.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CrowdStrike SIEM.
• Knowledge of Abnormal Security, Netskope, and Varonis.
• Experience in threat hunting, system audits, and security risk assessments.

Remote Work Eligibility

Candidates must currently reside in one of the following states:

Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin.