What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tier 1 SOC Analyst position at Insight Global?
This is onsite 5 days a week - in Houston, Tx 77070
Must be comfortable working the nightshift
Job Description:
An employer in the Northwest Houston area is looking to hire a Tier 1 Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst. With a team of 7, this person will be responsible for actively monitoring and analyzing security alerts, as well as resolving Tier 1 incidents through SIEM/Automation Tools, ensuring accurate documentation and timely escalation when necessary. Using Microsoft Sentinel, Crowdstrike and Splunk, this person will identify and mitigate potential cyber security threats in real-time. The SOC Analyst will investigate endpoint threats using Microsoft Defender and Crowdstrike, isolating compromised devices and blocking malicious files, and analyzing phishing emails using a sandbox tool. This is a 24/7 Security Operations Center, and they are ideally looking to hire someone that would be willing to work a night shift. This position offers an hourly pay rate of $22.50.
Must Haves
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in a Cyber Security Role
- Experience triaging security alerts and escalating to second tier
- Knowledgeable in SIEM tools (preferably Sentinel, Splunk and Crowdstrike)
- Knowledgeable with endpoint protection tools (preferably MS Defender)
Plusses:
- Cyber Security certifications
Salary : $23
