Security Operations Center Analyst

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced SOC Analyst Note: Candidate must be local to Ohio and willing to work on W2. Job Title: SOC Analyst Duration: 6 months+ Contract Job Location: 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati Ohio 45202 Pay Rate: $54/W2 Duties/Responsibilities: SOC Analysis Monitor security incidents for, endpoints, network, and cloud domains, being generated by the SIEM tool and ticketing system. Initial triage and investigation of incidents assigned through the ticketing system, following established playbooks for specific incident types. Respond, mitigate, and eradicate security threats, with guidance from Tier 2, Tier 3 analysts, as well as SOC leadership. Documentation and Support Provide consistent and quality documentation of actions taken to triage / investigate incidents. Assist senior staff in development of documentation / knowledge management articles for the SOC. Handle sensitive information in accordance with the Corporate Information Protection Policy. Collaborate with other Engineering and Operations teams to troubleshoot, respond, and improve detection capabilities. Job Specific Knowledge/Skills: Solid understanding of Cybersecurity concepts and frameworks. Proven, excellent analytical skills. Working knowledge in the use of tools such as SIEM / IT Ticketing technologies, EDR, Email Gateway's, Malware Analysis Sandbox. Understanding of networking (TCP/IP networks and protocols) concepts. Understanding of phishing and malware techniques Strong written and oral communication, documentation, and organizational skills.