Currently Empty: $0.00
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst – L1
Nuspire
Salary- $80K/yr - $100K/yr
Michigan
Posted 3 weeks ago
Security Operations Center Analyst (L1)
About Nuspire:
Nuspire is a leading managed security services provider (MSSP) founded over 20 years ago to revolutionize the cybersecurity experience by taking an optimistic and people-first approach. Our deep bench of cybersecurity experts uses world-class threat intelligence as part of a Fusion Center to detect, respond, and remediate advanced cyber threats.
The Impact You Will Make:
The SOC Analyst performs in-depth computer security investigations and required actions per the documented incident response lifecycle. This position requires moderate knowledge in areas including security threats and tools, incident investigation, operating systems, and networking. As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting and responding to security events and incidents to determine root cause analysis. You will gain technical knowledge across attack scenarios and gain experience across multiple security and technology platforms. This opportunity is in a 24x7x365 environment, requiring availability for all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
In This Role You Will:
• Conduct triage/categorization of potential Events and Incidents.
• Conduct initial evidence collection, case creation, and coordination/hand-off to other teams as necessary.
• Conduct full investigations and escalate to higher tiers as necessary.
• Respond in a timely manner (within documented SLA and Run Book) to support tickets.
• Contribute to Incident Handling documentation such as standard operating procedures, playbooks, briefings and executive reports.
• Utilize SIEM for detection and investigation of security events and incidents.
• Utilize case management tools to document and track investigations.
• Perform threat mitigation as required.
Competencies You Bring:
• This position requires at least 0-2 years of security experience.
• Moderate knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing, Switching).
• Moderate knowledge of network defenses such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxies.
• Moderate knowledge of operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Mac, Unix.
• Moderate knowledge of common TCP/IP protocols, OSI Layers 1-7.
• Moderate knowledge of common attack vectors.
Bonus Points If You Have:
• Ability to review packets with tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks.
• Moderate understand of different cryptographic algorithms.
• Moderate knowledge in working in SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Experience in detect and response positions where isolation and containment procedures were used.
Company Perks & Benefits:
- Opportunity to earn great experience and growth with a global leader in Cyber & Network Security.
- Full benefits including but not limited to: Blue Cross Medical HMO and PPO Options, Mutual of Omaha Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability, Life Insurance, & 401k.
- 100% Employer Paid Telehealth for Employees & their families.
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Monthly PTO accrual from your first day of employment, along with many opportunities to earn additional PTO through monthly employee recognition awards and participation in ‘Nuspire Good Time’ Events.
- ‘Nuspire Good Time’ events 2x per month to build team cohesion & collaboration.
- Employee training and professional development programs available through Learning Management System (LMS), with full access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Certification Reimbursement Program.
- Nuspire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nuspire Employee Culture:
Join for the excitement; Stay for the people.
At the core of Nuspire’s business model is its emphasis on the human component. Our continued growth over 20 consecutive years allows employees to have constant opportunities to expand their role and responsibilities within the organization. The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and our talented team thrives on solving our clients’ complex cybersecurity challenges. This ideal is not only reflected in how Nuspire delivers services to its customers but also in how it treats its employees.
People who excel at Nuspire are motivated self-starters with a passion for delivering excellence with every client interaction. The culture is focused on building team cohesion and employee career growth through a blending of traditional programs and unique outside of the box experiences. We have a strong, diverse team of remarkable, curious, and experienced professionals—who also know how to have a little fun. If you’re looking for a career in an environment that thrives on change and is anything but ordinary, we want to hear from you. Our award-winning culture enables our employees to perform at their best.
Collaborate with an amazing team that tackles challenges together!