Security Operations Center Analyst Job at Clark Creative Solutions, Oxnard, CA

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  • Clark Creative Solutions
  • Oxnard, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled (SOC) Cyber Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring security events, responding to incidents, and ensuring the safety and security of our organization.

The Cyber Analyst team member is responsible for the analysis of all technology devices which may include Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) as well as on-premises and cloud enterprise networks. This includes analysis of device communication, forensic analysis of Windows or Linux systems and servers, timeline analysis of activity on these endpoints, user permission and authentication audits, log analysis, and malware identification/triage.

An ideal candidate for this position will be a proactive self-starter who has experience with system administration, Windows and Linux operating systems (OS) mechanics including filesystem structures, disk and memory forensics, cyber aware Operational Technology or Control Systems operators, commonly used mechanisms for maintaining security persistence, privilege escalation, and lateral data movement, operating system log analysis, and triaging suspicious file artifacts for unusual behavior. This role requires a familiarity with what routine OS activities and common software/user behavior looks like in the context of forensic artifacts or timelines. Analysts should also be familiar with common categories and formats of host-based indicators of compromise (IOCs) and how/where they can be leveraged to identify known-bad files/activity on an endpoint. Candidate will utilize the Cyber Kill Chain and synthesize the entire attack life cycle along with creating detailed reports on how impacts may or have occurred.

Responsibilities

  • Support SOC team in operating and performing duties in a Security Operations Center (SOC) to provide a secure environment that facilitates monitoring, incident response, malware analysis, and threat hunting activities.
  • Develop and utilize analytics on the security information and event management (SIEM) platform to monitor for security alerts and coordinate vulnerability assessments and artifact collection across servers and network devices.
  • Asses Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance and completion.
  • Utilize asset mapping tools to verify connected inventory.
  • Handle Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IVAM) notifications.
  • Evaluate network structures and device configurations for security risks, offering recommendations based on best practices, and gather data to identify and respond to network intrusions.
  • Analyze network traffic and system logs to identify malicious activities, vulnerabilities exploited, and methods used, and develop processes to enhance SOC response and efficiency.
  • Conduct comprehensive technical analyses of computer evidence, research and integrate new security tools into the SOC, and synthesize findings into reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

  • (Journeyman level) At least 3 years, (Junior level) applicable 1 to 2 years of experience in security operations, demonstrating analytical duties and preforming host or ne analysis.
  • Proficient in analyzing cyber-attacks, with a deep understanding of attack classifications, stages, system/application vulnerabilities, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures.
  • Applied knowledge of network topologies, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB), and experience with tools like Palo Alto, Elastic SIEM, Cribl, Splunk, VMware, Security Center.
  • Capable of attack reconstruction based on network traffic, integrating Threat Intelligence, and familiar with MITRE ATTCK framework, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations.

Desired Skill sets

  • Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Able to provide expert content development in Splunk Enterprise Security using tstats and data models
  • Understands how to utilize knowledge of latest threats and attack vectors to develop correlation rules for continuous monitoring on various security appliances
  • Experience in other tools and protocols as applicable such as Nessus, Endgame, CrowdStrike, Gray Noise, Shodan, Bacnet, MODBus, SCADA systems, and PCAP
  • Review logs to determine if relevant data is present to accelerate against data models to work with existing use cases
  • Familiar with the operations and functions of Nessus or security center management
  • Can assist and provide technical input to research, discover, implement hardware and software
  • Understands importance and fundamentals of logistics and evidence handling
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or relevant IT technology certification

Examples of other certifications include:

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
  • CERT Certified Computer Security Incident Handler
  • ECC CEH (Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
  • GISF (GIAC Information Security Fundamentals)
  • CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)

Additional certifications at an equivalent may also be considered.

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