Information Security Analyst - I at The Judge Group Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Location: REMOTE

Salary: Negotiable

Description:

Title- Information Security Analyst - I / Cybersecurity analyst
Location- Ashburn, VA, Cary, NC OR Temple Terrace, FL

Duration- Long-term contract



JOB DESCRIPTION:



LOCATION: Must be 60 miles from Ashburn VA, Cary NC, or Temple Terrace FL


100% REMOTE MODEL


Night Shift 12AM-8AM EST, 5 days a week, including weekends



JOB DUTIES:

Information Security Analysts are the backbone of the Security Operations Center (SOC), providing crucial support to enterprise-level customers. Tier-1 Security Analysts with at least one year of experience in security or technical troubleshooting roles, such as help desk, handle various tasks across various platforms. They play a pivotal role in the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) workflow, serving as the 24x7 "eyes on glass" who monitor alerts and escalate incidents as necessary.




Responsibilities:


-Conduct near real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment, utilizing proprietary SIEM and cybersecurity tools to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

-Monitor alert health in near real-time and escalate critical alerts according to service level agreements.

-Detects and analyzes security incidents, particularly complex or escalated events, to assess threats effectively.

-Address customer Requests For Information, leveraging soft and technical skills to query raw logs for IOCs, provide insights into SOC infrastructure, and offer guidance on SIEM features and best practices.

-Perform level 1 assessment of incoming alerts, prioritizing and correlating details to determine severity within the customer environment and coordinating with tier II/III for critical incidents as needed.

-Execute basic incident response activities using customer SIEM and cybersecurity toolkits.

-Contribute to the SOC Knowledge Base and provide input for revisions.

-Draft clear and concise escalation tickets.




MUST-HAVE SKILLS:


-Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

-1 to 3 years of experience in a security-related role.

-Fundamental knowledge of Cyber Security technologies.

-Understanding of the threat landscape and indicators of compromise.

-Strong problem-solving skills.

-Proactively engage with customers, client executives, and management teams.

-Excellent documentation and communication abilities in written and oral English.




DESIRED SKILLS:


-Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

-One or more years of experience in an Information Security Analyst position.

-Familiarity with basic cyber threat hunting techniques.

-Experience in incident response using different SIEMs and adhering to industry best practices.

-Proficiency in investigating security incidents, developing/tuning use cases, and understanding incident response protocols.

-Ability to create new content, searches, and scripts for tools like Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.

-Understanding of device logging, network troubleshooting, and device troubleshooting.

-Experience with incident response techniques such as network forensic analysis.

-Familiarity with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and analyzing alerts generated by inspection.

-Scripting knowledge in languages like Python, Powershell, Bash Shell, Java, Ansible, etc.

-Relevant security certifications such as SANS GIAC, GCIH, CompTIA Security+, CCNP-Security, CySA+, GCED, CEH, or similar credentials.

Contact: agupta08@judge.com


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