Security Operations Center Analyst

Security Finance is a team-focused organization committed to employee growth, collaboration, and innovation. The company is seeking a remote Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor and analyze security events, investigate threats and vulnerabilities, support incident response, and help protect its technology environment.

What you'll do:

• Monitor and analyze security log data from a variety of security devices and systems
• Identify suspicious activity, potential threats, and emerging security trends
• Investigate security alerts and determine whether activity represents a potential security incident
• Support Incident Response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, documentation, and reporting
• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis
• Analyze and respond to software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and security trends
• Work with security technologies and tools, including SIEM and other security monitoring solutions
• Collaborate with security analysts, IT teams, and other business partners
• Communicate security findings and recommendations to appropriate teams
• Participate in security projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the organization's security environment
• Continue developing your technical skills and cybersecurity knowledge

What they're looking for:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Security Administrator, Network Administrator, SOC Analyst, or in a related information security role
• Knowledge of information security methodologies, processes, and technical security solutions
• Understanding of TCP/IP protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications
• Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to investigate security events and determine appropriate action
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a remote team
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to resolve an active security incident
• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel to Spartanburg, SC at least once per quarter and for special projects or business needs

Benefits:

• Opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, take on challenging security initiatives, and build the experience needed to advance your career within Security Operations and Information Services.
• Work remotely from home from an approved state.
• Excellent Medical Insurance with minimal cost to the employee
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Profit Sharing