SOC Security Analyst

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What youll be doing...

The Security Analyst represents the entry point into the Security Operations Center. SOC Security Analyst will perform basic security monitoring; handling of common issue types; and basic incident response activities. The duties of the SOC Security Analyst include the following:

• Provide eyes on glass real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise utilizing SIEM and cybersecurity tools;

• Performing level 1 assessment of incoming alerts (assessing the priority of the alert determining severity of alert in respect to customer environment correlating additional details) and coordinate with Senior Analysts for high priority incidents if necessary;

• Provide basic security event detection and initial triage of security events opening tickets in designated ticketing systems within SLO and/or SLA guidelines

• Performing administrative routines of SOC like evaluating reports and SIEM dashboards reviewing ticket escalations ;

• Incoming call handling from and initiating trouble tickets if applicable;

• Provide health and availability analysis opening tickets in designated ticketing systems within SLO and/or SLA guidelines;

• Follow documented escalation procedures;

• Identify recurring incidents for problem management purposes;

• Coordinate with Senior Analysts for high priority incidents.

• Performing various related tasks as assigned.

Where Youll Be Working...
In this hybrid role you must reside within a commuting distance to one of the work locations listed on this position and your work will include work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Youll need to have...

• Associates Degree or two or more years of work experience

• Three or more years of relevant work experience

• Three or more years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst

Even better if you have one or more of the following...

• Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science Information Security or similar discipline

• Information Technology security related certifications like: CompTIA A Network Security Linux Cisco CCNA Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals AWS Cloud Practitioner or SANS GSEC

• Understanding of command line scripting and implementation (ie. Python Powershell Bash Shell)

• Ability to write new content/searches/scripts (e.g. Splunk dashboards Splunk ES alerts QRadar RSA Netwitness SumoLogic etc.)

• Experience with tools such as Active Directory Cisco IOS MS Server AMP Splunk ES SNORT Yara IronPort and Firepower

• Strong understanding of networking (TCP Flags TCP Handshake IP addressing Firewalls Proxy IDS IPS)

• Ability to perform NetFlow / packet capture (PCAP) analysis

• Experience with basic cyber threat hunting

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Exceptional problem solving skills

• Proactive in engaging with customers client executives and Verizon management teams

• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) RCF 1918 and common attacks against TCP/IP protocol

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Server Operating System

• Understanding of threat landscape and indicators of compromise

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance supplemental life insurance AD&D insurance identity theft protection pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition assistance plus other incentives weve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service. For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.