Job Listing Information

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • 11-Sep-2026 to 25-Sep-2026 (UTC)
  • Dover, DE, USA
  • Full Time
  • Long Term Contract Length
  • 40 Weekly Hours

Key Responsibilities

- Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor network traffic, system logs, and other security tools to detect unusual or suspicious activities that could indicate an incident or vulnerability.

- Incident Detection and Response: Identify and categorize security incidents such as malware infections, data breaches, and insider threats. Respond swiftly to contain, mitigate, and resolve incidents.

- Alert Triage: Assess alerts generated by security tools, determine their severity, and prioritize responses accordingly.

- Threat Intelligence and Hunting: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to enhance monitoring and response efforts. Leverage these findings to conduct proactive threat hunting across SIEM and EDR platforms.

- Log Analysis: Examine logs from a range of sources including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and system endpoints to identify irregularities that may signal a threat.

- Security Tool Management: Operate and manage security technologies such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, PKI management, and endpoint security solutions.

- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of security incidents and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

- Collaboration: Work closely with other security and IT professionals to investigate and resolve security issues.

- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to refining security processes and developing new detection and prevention rules.

 

Required Skills

- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of IT basics, including operating systems, network protocols, and security tools.

- Hands-on Experience with Security Tools: Proficiency in using SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint detection tools.

- Coding Skills: Knowledge of programming languages like Python or PowerShell for automating tasks and creating scripts.

- Forensics Knowledge: Basic understanding of computer forensics for incident investigation.

- Log Analysis: Ability to analyze logs to spot patterns and anomalies.

- Incident Response: Experience in responding to security incidents effectively.

- Threat Intelligence: Understanding of attack patterns and tactics used by cybercriminals.

- Communication: Excellent communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to evolving cyber threats.

 

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

- Experience: Previous experience in a security-related role with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies.

- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are beneficial.