What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst position at SDH Systems?
Job Details
NYC, BOSTON, OR ATLANTA OPEN TO CANDIDATES IN COMMUTABLE DISTANCE
Ideal Candidate
Candidates must be able to work second shift (3:00pm to 12:00am EST, Monday - Friday) & participate in an on-call rotation
Key Responsibilities
- Actively monitor for and respond to security events, indicators of compromise, and potential data exfiltration
- Triage, investigate, and remediate security detections; escalate to Tier 2/3 when needed
- Troubleshoot and maintain security tools (e.g., VPN, email security, endpoint protection)
- Partner with Information Security and IT teams to support incident response and system improvements
- Assist with routine maintenance, documentation, and configuration updates
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring and detection capabilities
Qualifications & Skills
- 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or related IT support role
- Strong understanding of threat detection, vulnerability management, identity/access management, and endpoint protection
- Ability to apply critical thinking and discretion in resolving incidents
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, web filtering, and security protocols
Certifications (Preferred):
- CompTIA Security , ISC2 CC, or equivalent entry-level certifications (required)
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, or equivalent highly preferred
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
2 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or related IT support role
Understanding of threat detection, vulnerability mgmt identity/access mgmt & endpoint protection
Ability to apply critical thinking and discretion in resolving incidents
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms
Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, web filtering, and security protocols
second shift (3:00pm to 12:00am EST, Monday - Friday) & participate in an on-call rotation
2 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or related IT support role
Understanding of threat detection, vulnerability mgmt identity/access mgmt & endpoint protection
Ability to apply critical thinking and discretion in resolving incidents
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms
Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, web filtering, and security protocols
second shift (3:00pm to 12:00am EST, Monday - Friday) & participate in an on-call rotation
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Salary : $60,000 - $80,000