Security Systems Operations Analyst #1020566
Job Description:
What You'll Get to Do

• The Security Operations Center Analyst II (SOC Analyst II) is an integral part of our Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) team.
• In coordination with security monitoring tools, and other SOC team members, you will provide constant vigilance against cyber incidents and system issues.
• You will also be in on the ground floor of building a next-generation Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) for our company.

 
Detection and Response

• Effectively perform detection and response entailing:
• Hunt client data sources such as:
• SIEM
• Next Generation Firewalls
• Endpoint Protection platforms
• Vulnerability management systems and scanners
• Windows and Linux server logs
• Application server logs
• Identity management platforms
• Make use of varied, disparate, constantly changing threat information
• Navigate SIEM and other data analysis platforms
• Report on threat and vulnerability data using risk-evaluation methodologies

 
Security Operations

• Effectively perform security operations duties such as:
• Provide tier-1 and tier-2 support of security related events including triage of problems with SIEM, endpoint antivirus, vulnerability management, and/or Windows and Linux systems
• Communicate incident status to both technical and non-technical users within the organization
• Use ticketing system to escalate to teams for remediation efforts
• Collaborate with other tiers and areas of support within the organization

 
Your Responsibilities

• Working within the Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC). Primary Responsibilities include:
• Review and analyze log correlation against SIEM events/incidents
• Investigate security alerts and provide remediation recommendations to partner teams
• Serve as an escalation point for tickets created by both external and internal lower-tier analysts
• Review system changes for policy and procedure compliance
• Participate in Incident Response team activities
• Manage and configure security monitoring tools as needed
• Review and analyze vulnerability assessments as needed

 
Scope

• Reports to the Security Operations Center Manager / Team Lead and is regional in scope, serving multiple diverse business units within our organization.
• This role has no direct reports.

 
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
Competencies

• Have an awareness about Cybersecurity
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to bring new ideas and processes to a growing team
• System Administration skills with Linux and Windows
• Basic Programming Skills Python/Ruby, PHP, C, Java, Perl or other similar languages

 
Educational and Professional Credentials

• 2-4 years experience in cyber security practices.
• Previous experience as a Security Operations Center Analyst II or equivalent
• Related BS/BA Degree or certifications a plus
• GIAC GSEC
• CompTIA Security+
• Must be 18 years of age and can pass a background check

 
Other Requirements

• Must have the flexibility to work shift work

 
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

• We prioritize total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Work Program
• Volunteer time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Total Well Being Program

 
Additional Information:
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused, operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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