SOC Analyst Tier 3

Summit 7 Systems

$75K — $90K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
  • Strong familiarity with Windows, OS X, and Linux systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Security Stack and KQL for analysis
  • Basic knowledge of SIEM architecture and Information Security principles
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills surrounding security issues
  • Possession of Security+ certification or SANS SEC401

Responsibilities

  • Manage advanced cybersecurity incidents as part of the Security Operations Team
  • Serve as the client liaison for the MSSP agreement
  • Conduct triage, detection, and investigation of security threats
  • Deploy, tune, and maintain SIEM and detection platforms
  • Facilitate compliance with CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 requirements
  • Track emerging security practices to enhance configurations
  • Act as an escalation point for SOC Tier 2 in incident response and engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage through BCBS
  • Vision benefits from VSP
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Unlimited mobile phone plan
  • Generous leave policy including 10 vacation and 7 sick days
  • Opportunities for bonuses and salary increases via certification achievements
Full Job Description
Position Title:

SOC Analyst T3

Position Type:

Full-time/exempt

Clearance:

n/a

Location:

Huntsville, AL/Remote

SOC Code:

Salary*:

$75,000 - $90,000

*Dependent upon qualifications

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:
  • Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
  • See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
  • Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
  • Unlimited mobile phone plan
  • 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
  • Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Essential Functions:
  • Senior level staff within the Security Operations Team are responsible for handling higher level cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the full IR Lifecycle.
  • Liaison between Summit 7 and clients for the MSSP agreement.
  • Responsible for triage, detection, and investigating potential security threats and handling them according to processes and procedures.
  • Deployment, tuning and maintenance of SIEM and Detection Engineering Platforms.
  • Assistance with compliance mandates related to CMMC L2 and L3 implementation
  • Track and understand emerging security practices and threats, leveraging this knowledge to improve security configurations.
  • Escalation points for SOC Tier 2 in relation to triage, analysis and incident response.
  • Escalation points for SOC Tier 2 in SIEM and Detection Engineering.
  • Responsible for projects dedicated to Service improvement and optimization.


Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Implement security measures to assist in disaster recovery and planning
  • Review of the most recent SIEM alerts to determine relevance and urgency
  • Triage according to organizational procedures to ensure that a genuine security incident is occurring
  • Assist with the configuration of security monitoring tools
  • Other duties as assigned


Job Specifications

Required
  • Administrative skills in several operating systems, such as Windows, OS X, and Linux
  • Experience with the Microsoft Security Stack.
  • Experience with KQL for security analysis.
  • Base level of knowledge of SIEM architecture and custom integration.
  • Understand basic principles of Information Security
  • Clear Communication and presentation skills pertaining to security services
  • Writing proficiency requirements with the ability to draft clear and professional internal and external correspondence.
  • Familiar with the concept/purpose of a SIEM
  • Security + certification or SANS SEC401


Optional / Desired
  • Additional Scripting languages
  • Certified Ethical Hacker or better
  • Blue Team Security Level 1 Certification
  • Proficient in a python or PowerShell
  • EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
  • Microsoft SC 200
  • MS or AZ 500
  • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel preferred


Summit 7 Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.

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