IT Security Analyst - Hybrid
IT Security Analyst - Hybrid
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Job Description
TASQ is looking to fill a position for a Security Operations Center Level 1 Analyst ASAP.
The prescreening interview will take place over the phone.
About the job Security Operations Center Level 1 Analyst
Role summary
The SOC Analyst Level 1 will report in a hybrid work either work remotely routing through the Internet or will report to the office as required.
And provide technical administrative and procedural support for the companys Group and its clients information security program to protect the confidentiality integrity and availability of information systems in accordance with the companys Groups business objectives regulatory requirements and strategic goals.
Specific responsibilities
Monitoring & Detection:
SIEM Tools: Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g. Splunk QRadar AlienVault Rapid7 to monitor analyse and respond to alerts.
Log Analysis: Ability to review logs from various sources (firewalls IDS/IPS endpoint protection) to detect anomalies and potential firstlevel contact to clients by manning virtual phones to receive calledin requests
Incident Triage & Response:
Initial Analysis: Conduct firstlevel triage of alerts determining the nature of incidents their severity and potential impact.
Escalation: Understand when to escalate incidents based on predefined criteria involving senior analysts when necessary.
Playbook : Follow incident response playbooks and procedures for common threat scenarios like phishing malware detection and unauthorized access.
Threat Intelligence & Reporting:
Threat Awareness: Basic understanding of the latest threats vulnerabilities and attack methods.
Documentation: Consistent and thorough documentation of incidents resolutions and actions taken.
Collaboration: Clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders for incident coordination.
Skillset & Qualifications:
Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of network protocols TCP/IP firewalls and endpoint security solutions.
Ideally certified with entrylevel qualifications like CompTIA Security Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC). Soft Skills:
Strong analytical thinking attention to detail and effective communication especially in highpressure situations.
Experience Level:
Work Background: Typically 12 years of IT or cybersecurityrelated experience; recent graduates with strong foundational knowledge and a willingness to learn may also be considered.
Requirements:
Stable 10mbps Internet connectivity minimum to properly perform required tasks
Backup connectivity same capacity to ensure continuity in the event of primary connectivity unavailability
Everything is hosted in the cloud AND within the client/partner environment online
Employment Type
Full Time
