We are hiring! Recon is in need of an entry-level SOC Analyst. We are interested in people who are self-motivated, creative problem solvers wanting to break into the field of cybersecurity or level up their skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.
The SOC Analyst (Tier 1) is a position within our security operations center and is intended to be the first responder in the alert triage process. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst is responsible for triage of alerts, performing investigations, and communication with the SOC and customers. The SOC Analyst Tier 1 will review and process alerts from various sources such as: EDR tools, SIEM, and email applications. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst will also be responsible for communicating with customers regarding low-level security incidents, information requests, and updates.
Skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
- Strong understanding of networking concepts
- Experience with log management, SIEM, and endpoint protection is desired
- Experience performing triage, analysis, and reporting for alerts from security tools
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanners and report analysis
- Working knowledge of industry best practices such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST
- Experience working with email platforms such as O365, G Suite, Exchange is desired
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
Requirements
- 0-3 years hands on technical security experience
- Basic cybersecurity knowledge
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and innovate
- "On-call" availability (Some nights, weekends, and holidays)
Competitive Applicants Will Have
- 1-3 years hands on technical security experience
- 1-3 years experience in a Security Operations or similar role
- Previous experience in an incident response capacity