Security Operations Center Analyst

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$30.00/hr - $35.00/hrSkills & Experience3-5 years of Security Incident Response, Security Operations Center, and/or threat analysis experienceExperience with SIEM tools, preferably MS SentinelFamiliar with Cyber kill chain and Mitre AttackDemonstrated experience using either an enterprise and/or cloud Security SIEM technologies as an analystAbility to support and work across multiple customer and bespoke systemsUnderstanding of Ticket Flow and how to read inbound and outbound trafficCompTIA Security + certification (equivalent or higher)Must be able to pass CJIS background checkMust be willing to work after hours - 5pm to 8am (not entire time, but a shift within those hours)Job DescriptionA client of Insight Global is looking for a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to work night and weekends FULLY onsite in Austin, TX. In this role, you will actively monitor and analyze security events using one or more SIEM platforms, creating custom dashboards and reports as needed. You'll research events of interest, assess threats, and apply intrusion response techniques through detailed network traffic analysis and impact assessments. Daily tasks include interpreting data from network tools, performing packet-level analysis with tools, and leveraging your knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, DNS, routing, and network architecture. You will apply cybersecurity principles, encryption concepts, and access control mechanisms while following established SOC processes for escalation, incident management, and change control. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE D3FEND, and the Cyber Kill Chain, as well as compliance standards and defense-in-depth strategies, is essential to ensure robust threat detection and response.Compensation$30/hr to $35/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.BenefitsEmployees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeContractJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesComputer and Network SecurityReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Insight Global by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr

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