What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst position at Artius Solutions?
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Location: Remote (within commuting distance to New York City, Boston, or Atlanta)
Shift: 3:00 PM 12:00 AM ET, Monday through Friday
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Compensation Structure: Base salary and eligibility for Bonus and Overtime
Position Summary:
A global law firm is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to join its information security team. This position operates during the evening shift and plays a key role in defending the firm's worldwide technology environment.
The analyst will serve as a frontline responder-detecting, investigating, and resolving cybersecurity alerts. The role requires strong analytical judgment, familiarity with security infrastructure, and the ability to collaborate with IT and business teams to maintain a secure environment.
Core Duties:
- Monitor for unusual or suspicious network activity, data movement, or potential security breaches.
- Conduct triage and investigation of alerts, escalating complex incidents as necessary.
- Support and troubleshoot security tools, including VPNs, email filtering, and endpoint protection systems.
- Collaborate with IT and Security Engineering teams during incident response and remediation efforts.
- Assist with regular system upkeep, configuration updates, and documentation.
- Contribute to improving monitoring, detection, and incident response processes.
Required Experience and Skills:
- At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC environments, or related IT security work.
- Working knowledge of threat detection, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, and endpoint protection tools.
- Ability to assess incidents logically and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Clear, professional communication-able to translate technical findings into business-relevant terms.
- Experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, web filtering technologies, and common security protocols.
- Willingness to work the second shift (3:00 PM 12:00 AM ET, Monday through Friday) and take part in an on-call rotation.
Preferred Certifications:
- Required: CompTIA Security , ISC2 CC, or an equivalent entry-level credential.
- Preferred: Advanced certifications such as CISSP or PCNSE.
.