SOC Cybersecurity Analyst- Night Shift (Secret Cleared)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SOC Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats. This role involves working with cutting-edge security technologies to protect the organization’s information systems and networks from cyber threats. The SOC Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization's security posture and ensure compliance with security policies and standards. This is a 6 month contract to hire with active Secret clearance or higher required, shift time 7pm-7am.
- CompTIA Security+CE certification required.- CySA+, CEH or GCIH certification required.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection systems, and other security technologies.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner, performing root cause analysis and remediation.
• Conduct threat intelligence analysis to identify potential risks and emerging threats.
• Develop and implement detection use cases, playbooks, and response procedures.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance incident response capabilities.
• Create and maintain detailed security incident reports and documentation.
• Participate in red/blue team exercises and contribute to continuous security improvements.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
• Support compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.