Security Operations Center Analyst II

What Were Looking For

Baylor University seeks Tier 2 - Tier 2 analysts are considered incident responders. The Tier 2 analysts will remediate serious attacks that are escalated from Tier 1 analysts by determining the scope of the attack find all affected systems and collect data for further analysis if needed. Tier 2 analysts assist Tier 1 analysts in resolving any incidents in the queue if not working on an escalation. Tier 2 analysts escalate incidents to Tier 3 analysts if they need assistance with the findings based on the severity of the incident.

An Associates Degree in Cyber Security or adequate certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelors degree and three years of relevant experience experience in Security Operations or similar role is preferred. A combination of education and experience will not be considered in lieu of one another.

This position is a fully remote role that operates on a rotating shift schedule offering flexibility while ensuring coverage across various time periods.

Required Qualifications

• Rigorous and respectful of process. Strong attention to details.
• Strong time management skills with the ability for multitasking
• Information Security and operational oriented mind-set
• IDS SIEM Log Management Vulnerability scanning technologies
• Intrusion and Information system corruption techniques
• Knowledge of security policies for information systems
• Autonomous and self-organized
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Monitor security events received through alerts from SIEM or other security tools
• Investigates deeper on the detected behaviors when an incident is escalated by the SOC level 1 analyst
• Add context to the incident to understand the behavior analyzing data from multiple tools and data sources
• Participates to the crisis management by providing support to the incident handler and the SOC Tier 3 analysts
• Create reports and visualizations of security attacks
• Tracks trends for metrics and reporting
• Works on the decrease of false positives
• Maintain the detection rules database
• Ability to comply with University policies and procedures
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $75000 - $80000. The full salary range for this position classification is $61883.47 - $102107.73.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certification analysis of internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

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