SOC Analyst / Cyber Incident Response Security Analyst

Role : SOC Analyst / Cyber Incident Response Security AnalystLocation : Richardson, 5 days onsiteLooking for a Security Analyst who will be responsible for day-to-day security threat monitoring, detection and response analysis. You will manage security incidents and will work with senior analysts on known or suspected security threats. Reporting to our Security Operations Center manager, you will work on threat intelligence, forensics and incident response that adhere to best practices and recognized control frameworks.Responsibilities:Manage and support the log collection, security scanning, intrusion detection, content filtering, and other security-related systemsReview and triage information security alerts, provide analysis, determine and track remediation, and escalate as appropriate Provide support for the log management and security information and event management (SIEM) solutionsEnsure authorized access by investigating improper access, revoking access, reporting violations, and monitoring information requestsProvide installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of security applications and appliances across all functional departmentsMay perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workloadSkillsRequired Qualifications :1-3+ years of relevant security experiencePractical experience with deployment and/or operation of commonly used information security solutionsStrong knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, and a dedicated and self-driven desire to research and learn more about the information security landscapePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related fieldGIAC Certified Incident Handler [GCIH], GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst [GCFA], Certified Ethical Hacker [CEH], Security+ or other equivalent security certificationExperience and knowledge related to the configuration and maintenance of security monitoring and reporting platforms