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About the Role
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Romack Staffing International, LTD., is seeking a SOC Analyst for a part-time, weekend opportunity. This role involves working a 3 pm to 12 am shift on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a one-year contract position, fully remote, but requires working Eastern hours. The primary responsibility will be triaging security alerts generated by SIEM and other detection applications. You will determine if alerts indicate an active attack and take appropriate mitigation steps. Key tools for this role include Splunk, Crowdstrike, Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls, and Microsoft Identity.
Job Requirements
- Typically requires a 2-year academic degree and familiarity with Information Security through education or practical work experience.
- Demonstrates and applies a thorough understanding of information technology tools, best practices, and concepts.
- Engages in on-going training through job experience, courses, self-study, certifications, and/or advanced degrees to maintain and enhance technical and business capabilities.
- Previous experience with security technologies such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Anti-Virus, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions is beneficial.
- Knowledge of current attacker tactics and the ability to monitor for new tactics and procedures is essential.
Licensure/Certification
CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications are preferred.
Key skills/competency
- SOC Analyst
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Crowdstrike
- Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls
- Microsoft Identity
- Splunk
- Incident Response
- Security Monitoring
- Threat Detection
How to Get Hired at Jobs via Dice
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your SIEM, EDR, and firewall experience. Mention specific tools like Splunk and Crowdstrike.
- Emphasize security knowledge: Showcase your understanding of attacker tactics and incident response. Include any relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+.
- Showcase remote work skills: Detail your ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with security alert triaging and mitigation techniques.
- Highlight weekend availability: Clearly state your availability for the Saturday and Sunday shifts.
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