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SOC Analyst – Mid-Level
Location: Clarksburg, WV
Clearance: TS
Employment Type: Full Time
Overview:
We are seeking a Mid-Level Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. As a SOC Analyst, you will work alongside a team of security professionals to proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of our systems and data.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, analyze, and investigate security events across enterprise networks using SIEM tools.
- Detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents following established procedures.
- Perform threat hunting and malware analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Develop and refine use cases, alerts, and playbooks to improve incident response capabilities.
- Conduct log analysis, network traffic analysis, and endpoint security monitoring.
- Assist with forensic investigations and root cause analysis of security breaches.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and other security teams to enhance security posture.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, attack vectors, and threat intelligence.
- Document and report incidents, findings, and remediation actions.
Qualifications:
- 3-7 years of experience in cybersecurity or SOC operations.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, or similar).
- Strong understanding of network protocols, endpoint security, and threat intelligence.
- Experience in log analysis, IDS/IPS monitoring, and malware detection.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, etc.).
- Familiarity with incident response processes and digital forensics.
- Security certifications such as CEH, Security , GCIH, or CISSP (preferred).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts (if required).
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.
- Collaborate with industry experts in a mission-driven environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000
