[Remote] Security Operations Center Analyst II - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Center for Internet Security is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst II to join their Operations and Security Services department. This role involves coordinating and reporting on cyber incidents affecting U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial governments, and requires working in a 24x7 SOC environment to provide critical security analysis and incident response support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working in a 24x7 Security Operation Center (SOC) environment
• Provide analysis of network and host-based security events and trends of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices
• Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incident
• Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services
• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends
• Coordinate with Intel analysts on open-source activities impacting SLTT governments
• Integrate and share information with other analysts and other teams
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge
• Experience analyzing network and host-based security events
• Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions
• Knowledge of incident response life cycle and steps
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications
• Knowledge of common internet protocols and applications
• This position requires U.S. citizenship
• GCIA, GCIH, Network+, Security+, or other related certifications
• 1+ years' experience as a Security/Network Administrator or equivalent knowledge
• Working knowledge of databases and database querying languages
• Experience in an incident response or incident handler position

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