[Remote] SOC Analyst (Contract)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fortinet is looking for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join their FortiCloud SOC-as-a-Service team. This role involves monitoring security events, identifying threats, and collaborating with customers to enhance their security posture. Responsibilities Monitor SOC alerts to detect potential threats Use threat intelligence feeds, triage alerts and filter out false-positives Create custom reports, dashboards, and execute log searches to support investigations and customer’s requirements Work with customers and Forensic analysis team to contain and eradicate incidents if need be Follow Incident Response playbooks, processes and procedures and help to improve them Create/Update use case detections to detect new threats from raw logs Create/Update playbooks to automate repetitive triage steps Skills Understanding of SOC operations and Incident Response Life cycle Understanding of Cyber Kill chain, threat vectors and threat intelligence Understanding of layered security at data, OS and network levels Understanding Cybersecurity Frameworks Hands-on experience with security log analysis such as AV, IPS, Anti-Spam logs Hands-on experience with visualization, reporting technologies Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, regular expressions Hands-on experience with Network Security technologies such as Firewalls, SIEM, Sandbox Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows system administration Team player, solution-focused, conflict management skills Self-directed, takes initiatives Open to new challenges and learning opportunities Understands the importance of discipline, consistency and communication Good verbal and written communication skills Graduates from IT degrees, or mid-career IT professionals with certifications in cybersecurity may apply Previous working experience with Fortinet products is a bonus Cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GSOC, CEH, Security+ is a bonus Benefits 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage Health Spending Account Personal Spending Account Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) Critical illness insurance Disability insurance Life insurance Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match Competitive Paid Time Off Flexible leave policies Paid health days Fortinet equity program Company Overview Fortinet is a provider of network security appliances that include firewalls, security gateways, and complementary products. It is a sub-organization of Fortinet Federal. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is