Security Analyst (SOC)

Apex Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for an exciting position working in an established Security Operations Center. As the Security Analyst you will join a very mature and forward thinking SOC that welcomes employee’s to think outside the box. The SOC oversee’ s all cyber security functions for our entire company that has thousands of employee's across the USA. Job title: Security Analyst (SOC)Location: 100% remote (must be local to Akron, OH)12 month ContractREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1+ year experienceGeneral Cyber Security exposure and experienceOperating Systems (Linux, and/or Windows)Understanding Windows and security systems logsScripting such as; PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.Dynamic mindset, critical/Open thinking, and researching/investigating. Collaboration and teamwork.Basic Understanding of forensic, Malware, threat intelligent practices and toolsMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for incident response work including analyzing events, identifying false positive vs. real threats, identifying host involvement, comparing scan results, analyzing logs, and prioritizing incident/events. Helps to solve Tier II incidents and events.Responsible for Malware Analytics & Vulnerability Assessments by investigating events similar in complexity to Bash attempts and SQL injections.Does work with Forensic Support by working with remote contractor sites to extract data requested by our government SOC counterparts. Helps to develop training materials.Using Security Tool Management, troubleshoots and supports the restoration of security tool degradation and outages.Through network monitoring works on the identification of resource management, hung processes, and routing configuration issues.General understand of IT Security standards and protocols.EDUCATION:Bachelors in Computer Science or Information Systems highly preferred but not required ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED:Cloud environmentsForensic Support: RAM Dumping, Host ImagingSecurity Tool Management: Troubleshoot Outage/Degradation, Identify Health StatusThreat intelligence toolsThreat intelligence platform-A lot of scripting (pyhton powershell)Remote forensic toolsNetworkingDatabasesApplication developmentProject management Able to demonstrate an understanding and/or proficiency in the following areas:Ability to research and investigate things as needed. Think outside the box to find solutions to unknown problems.Incident Response Tasks: Identify false/real threats, analyze tool alerts, identify Host involvement, compare scan results, identify incident/events, determine priority level(s), analyze logs, initiate appropriate Host scan, validate IP addresses, identify customer POC, remedy an Incident creation, enact a recall list, open a Triage Line, document incidents, communicate incidents, and gather incident details.Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Bash and/or PythonSecurity Training: Knowledge of latest security trends and security methodology.Understanding of Proxy/Gateways.Network Monitoring:Malware Analytics: Bash Attempts, SQL Injections, Dos/DDosVulnerability Assessment: Proper Nessus ScanSecurity Tool Management: Troubleshoot Outage/Degradation, Identify Health Status EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.