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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Lincoln Nebraska (Onsite)

DOE /If your experience and skills match call us immediately for submission

7 Months

Skype or Phone

C2C1099W2

10 years

Job Summary:


The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is critical in safeguarding the State of Nebraskas digital assets by actively monitoring analyzing and responding to security incidents. This position requires a keen understanding of cybersecurity principles threat detection incident response and strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate security threats in real time. As a member of the Information Security Team this is an inperson position that requires the person to be on call.



Responsibilities:

• Monitor and triage security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM IDS/IPS firewalls and endpoint protection systems et al.
• Conduct indepth analysis of security events to identify potential security incidents or breaches.
• Investigate and triage security alerts determining the scope impact and severity of the threat.
• Aid in development and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incident detection response and escalation.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve security incidents and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Maintain and update security tools and technologies to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on security activities trends and metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Participate in security awareness training and education programs for staff members to enhance cybersecurity awareness and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve SOC capabilities.

• Associates degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a security operations center or similar role.
• An Associates degree is also accepted with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles threat landscape and attack vectors.
• Proficiency in using security tools such as SIEM IDS/IPS endpoint detection and response (EDR) and threat intelligence platforms.
• Experience with incident response procedures including incident triage containment eradication and recovery.
• Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 CIS Controls).
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify anomalies.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are helpful.
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment and prioritize tasks based on the severity and impact of security incidents.
• Must be able to pass background checks and employment screenings.

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