SOC Analyst

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.