What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security SOC Analyst position at Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc.?
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Security SOC Analyst for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD.
This position is hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
Must be local to DC Metro area.
The Security Operations Center is a (24x7x365) function, and the SecOps Analyst will need to be flexible to cover whatever shift is required.
s a SecOps Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security alerts, analyzing security event details, assisting in identifying potential vulnerabilities within the organization's infrastructure, supporting incident response and forensics analysis, and supporting security operational tasks such as network configuration changes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in cybersecurity, threat detection, and incident response in a fast-paced and supportive environment. The analyst should have a strong desire to learn and grow within the cybersecurity field.
Responsibilities :
- Security Monitoring & Incident Detection :
o Continuously monitor security alerts from various security tools (SIEM, IDS / IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection).
o Identify and analyze potential security threats, incidents, and anomalies.
o Escalate identified incidents to senior analysts or the incident response team, if necessary.
o Perform initial analysis and triage of security incidents, categorizing and prioritizing threats based on severity.
o Collect and review relevant logs, evidence, and data to assess the impact of potential security incidents.
o Assist in the creation of incident reports and documentation.
o Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.
o Assist in the implementation of threat intelligence feeds and integrate them into the monitoring systems.
o Participate in investigations and research related to emerging security threats.
o Assist in configuring and tuning security tools to reduce false positives and improve alert accuracy.
o Collaborate with senior SOC analysts, IT teams, and other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
o Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly security status reports and dashboards.
o Participate in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve response strategies.
Required Skills :
Preferred Skills :
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission : to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values : customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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