What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal SOC Analyst position at Foresite Cybersecurity & Compliance?
About Foresite
Foresite Cybersecurity, a global Google-first security partner, delivers cutting-edge managed security, cyber consulting, and compliance services. We empower businesses to navigate the evolving cloud threat landscape with robust security outcomes.
About The Role
Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional ready to defend against global threats? Join Foresite's Cyber Fusion Center in Overland Park, KS. As a Principal SOC Analyst, you'll be on the front lines, monitoring real-time events, leveraging threat intelligence, and protecting our valued clients. If you possess a strong foundation in networking, system administration, and a passion for information security, we want you!
Responsibilities
This is just the beginning. At Foresite, we're committed to your professional growth.
As a SOC Analyst, you'll have opportunities to explore diverse career paths in Security Engineering, Consulting, Solutions Architecting, and even Sales.
We offer a culture of mentorship, in-depth Google Cloud training and certification programs, and career planning resources to help you reach your full potential.
Benefits
Location: This position is preferred in-person in our Kansas City office, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our dynamic SOC team.
(Foresite also offers a variety of fully remote positions.)
Shift Work: Be a part of our 24/7 Security Operations Center, contributing to a critical function that provides continuous protection for our clients.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation to all our employees.
Foresite Cybersecurity, a global Google-first security partner, delivers cutting-edge managed security, cyber consulting, and compliance services. We empower businesses to navigate the evolving cloud threat landscape with robust security outcomes.
About The Role
Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional ready to defend against global threats? Join Foresite's Cyber Fusion Center in Overland Park, KS. As a Principal SOC Analyst, you'll be on the front lines, monitoring real-time events, leveraging threat intelligence, and protecting our valued clients. If you possess a strong foundation in networking, system administration, and a passion for information security, we want you!
Responsibilities
- Real-time Threat Detection: Monitor SIEM (including Google Chronicle SIEM) to detect and analyze security events.
- Incident Response: Investigate alerts, analyze incidents, and respond with precision.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Identify and mitigate emerging threats.
- Security Analysis: Analyze events from Google Security Operations, EDR, and managed security systems.
- Data & System Management: Manage customer data, inventories, and operational tickets.
- Escalation & Resolution: Provide guidance, resolve complex issues, and escalate as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to enhancing security products and services.
- Team Leadership: Serve as an escalation point and mentor team members.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work with engineers, responders, and clients.
- Documentation & Reporting: Document incidents, analyze patterns, and contribute to reports.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
- Adapt & Thrive: Embrace the challenge of a fast-paced security environment.
- Other duties as assigned
- Security Expertise: Solid understanding of security principles, attack vectors, and technologies.
- 3 years dedicated cybersecurity experience.
- Training in System Administration, Networking, and/or Security
- SIEM Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SIEM (preferably Google Security Operations).
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Communication Prowess: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Passion for Security: Genuine desire to protect organizations from cyber threats.
- CompTIA Security and Network certifications.
- Advanced knowledge of firewalls, routing/switching, and security operations.
- Experience with Google Security Operations, Google Cloud, Security Command Center, or Google Threat Intelligence.
- Relevant Certifications (Preferred): CEH, GSEC, or similar.
- Aptitude for network/system troubleshooting.
- Critical thinking and logic skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Strong task and time management.
- Experience mentoring security analysts
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop technical documentation and guidelines.
- Strong collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is just the beginning. At Foresite, we're committed to your professional growth.
As a SOC Analyst, you'll have opportunities to explore diverse career paths in Security Engineering, Consulting, Solutions Architecting, and even Sales.
We offer a culture of mentorship, in-depth Google Cloud training and certification programs, and career planning resources to help you reach your full potential.
Benefits
Location: This position is preferred in-person in our Kansas City office, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our dynamic SOC team.
(Foresite also offers a variety of fully remote positions.)
Shift Work: Be a part of our 24/7 Security Operations Center, contributing to a critical function that provides continuous protection for our clients.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation to all our employees.
