SOC Analyst

Position Title: SOC Analyst Position Type: Full-time/exempt Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote SOC Code: 15-1212 Salary*: $65,000 - $80,000 *Dependent upon qualifications Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits: Excellent health benefits from BCBS Smile brighter with Ameritas dental See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Essential Functions: Responsible for triage, detection, and investigating potential security threats and handling them according to processes and procedures. Deployment, tuning and maintenance of SIEM and Detection Engineering Platforms. Track and understand emerging security practices and threats, leveraging this knowledge to improve security configurations. Escalation point for Jr SOC Analysts in relation to triage, analysis and incident response. Mentorship of Jr SOC Analysts, providing guidance and training to develop skillsets within the team. Responsible for projects dedicated to Service improvement and optimization. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implement security measures assist in disaster recovery and planning Review the most recent SIEM alerts to determine relevance and urgency Triage according to organizational procedures to ensure that a genuine security incident is occurring Assist with the configuration of security monitoring tools Other duties as assigned Job Specifications Required Administrative skills in several operating systems, such as Windows, OS X, and Linux Experience with the Microsoft Security Stack. Experience with KQL or any other query languages Understand basic principles of Information Security Clear Communication and presentation skills pertaining to security services Familiar with the concept/purpose of a SIEM Security + certification or SANS SEC401 Optional / Desired Additional Scripting languages Certified Ethical Hacker or better Blue Team Security Level 1 Certification Proficient in a python or PowerShell EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) Microsoft SC 200 MS or AZ 500 Experience with Microsoft Sentinel preferred Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background checks. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.