Junior SOC Cybersecurity Analyst
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior SOC Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC). The ideal candidate has foundational cybersecurity knowledge and familiarity with SOC environments including experience with monitoring tools incident workflows and escalation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor network traffic system logs and security alerts using SIEM tools.
Triage and escalate security incidents based on severity and impact.
Investigate security events to identify root causes and recommend mitigations.
Document incident response actions and maintain detailed case records.
Assist in vulnerability management and threat hunting activities.
Work within a SOC environment following established monitoring detection and response procedures.
Participate in shift handovers and daily SOC briefings.
Follow SOC standard operating procedures (SOPs) and incident handling workflows.
Contribute to post-incident analysis and reporting.
Stay current on emerging threats tools and technologies in the cybersecurity field.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
Knowledge of common security threats vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Ability to investigate basic security threats and walk through incident handling processes.
Familiarity with recognizing interpreting and understanding security alerts
Exposure and some experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk QRadar Sentinel)
Previous experience/exposure to SOC operations
Basic understanding of TCP/IP DNS HTTP/S and network security fundamentals.
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Strong attention to detail problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
Effective communication and documentation skills.
About us: DivIHN the IT Asset Performance Services organization provides Professional Consulting Custom Projects and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization Specialization and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.
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