SOC L2 Analyst

Position Description

The SOC L2 Analyst position is a valued member of the Information Protection and Risk Management team. The Analyst is part of the SOC (Security Operations Center) team and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks.

This role is responsible for working with other Security Operations Center team members in responding to security events according to established policies and best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• First level response for real time security alerts and events
• Assist the Incident Response team in handling security events / incidents
• Perform complex security investigations and root cause analysis
• Data mining through use of SIEM or other data analytics solutions
• Perform phishing investigations and response
• Report generation around security events and metrics
• Ensure that all security events are properly documented/tracked to meet audit and legal requirements
• Develop documentation in support of response processes and/or procedures
• Determine level of event severity and escalate as necessary

Qualifications

• Azure/AWS security, GCIA, GCIH, or other GIAC certifications preferred
• Practical understanding of network protocols and operating systems
• Broad understanding of security mitigation solutions at all layers
• Minimum of four years information security specific experience
• Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience
• Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends/anomalies indicative of malicious activity
• Good understanding of application logic flow
• Understanding or background in code development
• Awareness of the current threat landscape
• Self-driven and motivated with a strong passion for cybersecurity
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels across the organization and to comprehend business imperatives
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and capable of working under pressure

Preferred

• Hands-on experience in SOAR, including writing playbooks and troubleshooting issues
• Hands-on experience with AWS, including tools like Lambda, ECS, EKS, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, or equivalent Azure services
• Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring and security tools for incident response
• Ability to write, test and debug Python applications
• DevOps process experience with tools like Gitlab
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and/or Kubernetes

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.