IT SOC Analyst Job at Smart IMS Inc, Dover, DE

  • Smart IMS Inc
  • Dover, DE

Job Description

Job Title: IT SOC Analyst

Duration (Contract): 9 Months

Client Location: Dover, DE 19904

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description:
As an IT SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats across enterprise environments. This role focuses on security operations, incident response, threat hunting, log analysis, and security monitoring to help protect critical systems, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor security events, network traffic, and system activity using enterprise security tools.

  • Investigate, triage, and respond to cybersecurity incidents and security alerts.

  • Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential risks and malicious behaviors.

  • Analyze logs from SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and other security platforms.

  • Support incident containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.

  • Manage and maintain security monitoring and detection technologies.

  • Document security incidents, investigation findings, and response activities.

  • Collaborate with IT, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve security issues.

  • Contribute to the development and tuning of detection rules and monitoring processes.

  • Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and cybersecurity best practices.

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a cybersecurity, SOC, or information security role.

  • Strong understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint security, and threat detection tools.

  • Experience with incident response, security investigations, and threat analysis.

  • Knowledge of log analysis, threat intelligence, malware detection, and security monitoring practices.

  • Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.

  • Basic understanding of digital forensics and incident investigation methodologies.

  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are preferred.

  • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills in fast-paced security environments.

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work

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