Security Operations Analyst - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Security Operations Analyst for a remote contract position with a Major Utility Company located in Akron, OH. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity and must be located within one hour of Akron, OH.

Compensation: $30.00 - $39.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:
This position supports security information, incident response, forensics, threat intelligence, and event monitoring functions within the Security Operations Center (SOC). The role focuses on monitoring events and logs from Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Physical Security data feeds and building out analytics based on adversarial behaviors. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise to investigate security scenarios and work both independently and within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily monitoring and investigative activities while on shift either days or nights
• Assist with processing cases that require forensics to validate findings, produce threat intelligence, or fulfill an HR/Legal request
• Process different threat reports for value and potential content development, as well as keeping up with the current/relevant threat landscape
• Provide continuous feedback on opportunities to enhance current processes and content, assisting to implement those changes
• Assist with engineering data to enhance analytical capabilities based on structure, enrichments, and linking between other data sets
• Research new capabilities from both open and closed sourced technologies to find opportunities to enhance the SOC ecosystem
• Provide documentation for cases and forensic reports
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Assist with metrics, reporting, and other SOC communications
• Process and share information with other security teams
• Assist or lead projects designated by the SOC team

Primary Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or similar discipline with 0 to 2 years of experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred
• In lieu of a degree, 2 years of related experience is required (SOC experience, IT Security experience in detection, triage, investigation, and remediation)
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrate creative problem solving and solutioning
• Ability to work effectively, independently and within a team environment
• Ability to handle, protect and preserve highly confidential information
• Understanding of programming/scripting code (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Understanding of both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Understanding of networking concepts and technologies
• Understanding of adversarial techniques (i.e., MITRE framework)
• Must be organized and comfortable with ongoing changes in priorities

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.