What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOC Analyst position at Stellar Professionals LLC?
Location & Work Arrangement
- Work Arrangement: 100% Remote (Nationwide candidates welcome)
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Note: Strong preference will be given to candidates local to South Carolina who can come on-site as needed for specific project requirements.
Core Focus & Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor, correlate, and analyze event data across SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS.
- Perform deep-dive analysis of malicious activity, validate incidents, and determine root causes.
- Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and policy violations.
- Optimize SOC playbooks, workflows, and threat detection rules to reduce false positives.
Key Skills Required
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response: 2 years of hands-on Tier 2 SOC experience.
- Threat Frameworks: 2 years of experience utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Analytics: 2 years of experience with security dashboard creation and reporting.
- Education: Associate's degree in IT/Cybersecurity (or 4 years of equivalent tech experience).
Preferred Skills (Big Pluses)
- Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM / XDR platforms.
- Hands-on administration of Firewalls, VPNs, Active Directory, and IDS/IPS.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, network administration, and network design.
- Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or GPEN.
Interview Process
- Round 1: Virtual / Online Interview via Microsoft Teams (On-Camera).
- Round 2: Potential in-person interview prior to final selection.