SOC Analyst Tier 3

Summit 7 Systems

$100K — $140K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response
  • Proficient with Microsoft Security Stack and SIEM architecture
  • Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Windows, OS X, Linux)
  • Strong skills in KQL for analytic purposes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Possession of Security+ or SANS SEC401 certification

Responsibilities

  • Handle high-level cybersecurity incidents according to IR Lifecycle
  • Serve as liaison for MSSP agreements with clients
  • Triage and investigate security threats according to established processes
  • Deploy, tune, and maintain SIEM and Detection Engineering platforms
  • Assist in implementing compliance mandates for CMMC L2 and L3
  • Track and integrate emerging security practices into existing configurations
  • Act as escalation point for Tier 2 SOC regarding incident response

Benefits

  • Flexible remote working options
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Engagement in high-profile cybersecurity projects
  • Work within a collaborative team focused on service improvement
  • Access to the latest security tools and technologies
Full Job Description
Position Title:

SOC Analyst T3

Position Type:

Full-time/exempt

Clearance:

n/a

Location:

Huntsville, AL/Remote

SOC Code:

Salary*:

$100,000 - $140,000

*Dependent upon qualifications

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

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