Security Operations Center Analyst

About the Company- Hybrid Role: Springfield Ma Area

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in defending critical infrastructure.

About the Role

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will operate independently with minimal supervision to detect, analyze, and respond to complex security threats in a fast paced, mission critical SOC environment supporting electric grid operations, while leading response efforts for high severity and complex security incidents and serving as a project implementor for SOC‑related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently with minimal supervision to detect, analyze, and respond to complex security threats in a fast paced, mission critical SOC environment supporting electric grid operations.
• Lead response efforts for high severity and complex security incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery across IT, OT, and engineering teams.
• Apply threat modeling techniques to anticipate adversary attack paths, inform detection strategy, and improve defensive coverage across critical infrastructure systems.
• Perform advanced threat detection and analysis using SIEM, EDR/XDR, network monitoring, and forensic tools.
• Conduct malware analysis, digital forensics, and root cause investigations following security events affecting critical systems.
• Develop, tune, and maintain detection rules, correlation logic, and automated response playbooks to continuously improve SOC effectiveness.
• Coordinate tabletop exercises, purple team activities, and grid focused security assessments.
• Mentor and train junior SOC analysts, providing guidance on investigation techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as the project implementor for SOC‑related initiatives, partnering with the PMO to plan, coordinate, and execute corporate security projects impacting SOC operations.

Required Skills

• SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar)
• EDR/XDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, or similar)
• Network analysis tools (Wireshark, Zeek, tcpdump)
• Forensic tools and techniques (EnCase, FTK, Volatility, Autopsy)
• Attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
• Threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Threat intelligence frameworks and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, SMB)
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and proxy technologies
• Windows and Linux operating systems (administration and security hardening)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security principles
• Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Malware analysis techniques (static and dynamic analysis)
• Log analysis and event correlation
• Vulnerability management concepts

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GREM, CISSP, CySA+, or equivalent
• Experience in critical infrastructure or energy sector environments
• Background in threat hunting or offensive security concepts
• Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance requirements
• Experience with SOAR platforms (Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, Swimlane)
• Knowledge of OT/ICS security concepts