Security Operations Center Analyst

SOC Analyst local to Austin, TX - M-F 4PM - 1AMMust work on W-2Must Haves:3-5 years of Security Incident Response, Security Operations Center, and/or threat analysis experienceExperience with SIEM tools, preferably MS SentinalFamiliar with Cyber kill chain and Mitre AttackDemonstrated experience using either an enterprise and/or cloud Security SIEM technologies as an analystAbility to support and work across multiple customer and bespoke systemsUnderstanding of Ticket Flow and how to read inbound and outbound trafficCompTIA Security + certification (equivalent or higher)Must be willing to work 4pm to 1amDay-To-Day:A client of Insight Global is looking for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to work FULLY onsite in Austin, TX from 4pm to 1am. In this role, you will actively monitor and analyze security events using one or more SIEM platforms, creating custom dashboards and reports as needed. You'll research events of interest, assess threats, and apply intrusion response techniques through detailed network traffic analysis and impact assessments. Daily tasks include interpreting data from network tools, performing packet-level analysis with tools, and leveraging your knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, DNS, routing, and network architecture. You will apply cybersecurity principles, encryption concepts, and access control mechanisms while following established SOC processes for escalation, incident management, and change control. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE D3FEND, and the Cyber Kill Chain, as well as compliance standards and defense-in-depth strategies, is essential to ensure robust threat detection and response.Compensation$35/hr to $42/hr.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.J-18808-Ljbffr