Jr. SOC Monitoring Analyst

2nd and 3rd Shift PositionsIn this role, you will serve as the first line of defense protecting enterprise infrastructure. You will monitor network traffic, analyze security alerts, and execute incident response procedures to mitigate cyber threats. This position offers a fast-paced environment where you will collaborate across corporate IT and business units to safeguard our organization's digital assets.Core ResponsibilitiesThreat Monitoring: Track live alerts across SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and proxies.Alert Investigation: Analyze logs from servers, endpoints, and enterprise network devices.Incident Response: Execute established containment, eradication, and recovery procedures.Risk Categorization: Triage security events based on severity and business impact.Incident Escalation: Route validated threats to senior engineers and stakeholders.Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Corporate IT teams to resolve security issues.Process Improvement: Develop, revise, and optimize standard operating procedures (SOPs).Required Technical SkillsSIEM Mastery: Searching, filtering, and interpreting data in Splunk or similar platforms.Log Analysis: Understanding Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslog, and firewall data.Network Inspection: Analyzing packet captures via Wireshark or tcpdump.Networking Fundamentals: Strong grasp of TCP/IP, network topologies, and protocols.Endpoint Protection: Familiarity with EDR tools like Carbon Black, Tanium, or CrowdStrike.Education & CertificationsDegree: Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science or Network Infrastructure Experience Equivalent: Relevant work history or intensive academic coursework in lieu of a degree. Certifications: CompTIA Security+