What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst position at 4 Staffing Corp?
About the job Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Job Description : We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our team. As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats within our organization. You will work closely with the SOC team to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, ensure the integrity of our systems, and maintain the overall security posture of the company. Your expertise in security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence will be critical in protecting our infrastructure and sensitive data.
Responsibilities :
- Monitor security events and alerts from various security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other security monitoring platforms.
- Analyze security incidents, conduct investigations, and respond to security breaches or anomalies.
- Perform triage on security alerts, determining their severity and potential impact, and escalate as necessary.
- Conduct threat hunting and analysis, identifying potential indicators of compromise (IOCs) and emerging threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement incident response plans and playbooks.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security assessments of systems and networks.
- Develop and maintain security incident reports, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Participate in security incident simulations and tabletop exercises to test incident response capabilities.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security controls, including firewall rules, access controls, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
- Monitor and analyze logs and network traffic for suspicious activities or policy violations.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing security tools, processes, and technologies.
- Collaborate with the security team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and security standards.
- Conduct security awareness training and workshops for employees on security best practices.
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