Ostra Cybersecurity is a next-generation MSSP combining best-in-class tools, proprietary technology, and exceptional talent to deliver Fortune 100-level protection for businesses of all sizes. We provide our clients with a multi-layered, 360° solution that allows them to “set it and forget it”. For more information, visit www.ostra.net.

We are hiring one or more Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts for our Support Team.

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you will work with our security support team to monitor, detect, assess, report, and remediate cyber incidents impacting our customer’s business operations. You will primarily aid in security response, triage, security tool deployments, and follow-up.

Our team of experienced Network and Security Engineers are creative problem solvers, agile thinkers, threat hunting ninjas, and overall smart people striving to create an atmosphere that encourages collaboration, selfless teamwork, and is always learning and moving forward.

Join our team if you want more influence over how work is done, to collaborate with other highly skilled professionals, challenge assumptions, and continuously evolve your security knowledge!

What you will accomplish:

·       Identify, document, and communicate any security issues and emergency situations with other support engineers using SIEM tools and services.

·       Effectively open, track and follow up on issues within the ticketing system ensuring a timely response to incidents, calls for service, alerts, alarms, and notifications.

·       Maintain technical knowledge of SOC specific standard operating procedures and troubleshooting skills on SOC supported products and services.

·       Provide excellent customer service while facilitating communication via phone and email in a confidential, courteous, and professional manner.

·       Assist SOC staff with SIEM systems configurations.

·       Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services.

·       Assist in customer onboarding activities and perform other duties as assigned.

·       Influence the creation and/or adoption of new industry standards and procedures.

·       Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations

Who you are:

·       Intellectually Curious – You are genuinely interested in learning about a wide variety of topics and ideas; a fast learner that quickly adapts and masters new information; and continuously improves yourself by pursuing new learning opportunities and seeking out new challenges.

·       A Critical and Analytical Thinker – Skeptical and open-minded, you value fairness; respect evidence and reasoning; seek clarity and precision, and consider different points of view. You are methodical in how you approach problem solving and you do it in a way that is evidence based.

·       A Self-Starter – You thrive on continually setting and accomplishing objectives, and easily adapt to changes in your role, environment, and processes.

·       A leader and valued contributor in an autonomous, multi-functional agile organization.

·       Self-motivated with a demonstrated desire to learn new technologies and skill sets.

·       Low ego, high integrity.

What you bring:

·       2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity event management, network/system administration, and have a strong knowledge of operating environments.

·       Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school in Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering, or a similar area of study.

·       Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Network+, CCNA R&S, or CyberOps.

·       Internetworking skills, knowledge of I/P routing and configurations.

·       Desktop/networking experience, desktop software experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Operating Systems.

·       Willingness to work towards industry and product level certifications in internetworking and security related systems.

·       Flexibility and ability to work all shifts in a 24/7/365 environment with the capacity to work evening, overnight, weekend, and on-call hours as needed.

·       Work well independently as needed, demonstrate leadership when required, but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams.

Great to have:

·       UNIX / Linux-based operating systems knowledge.

·       Intermediate certifications (or working towards obtaining within one year) such as CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certification.

Ostra Cybersecurity is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture, and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.

Learn more about Ostra Cybersecurity at Ostra.net, and more about our benefits and company culture at Ostra.net/careers.