Security Operations Sr. Analyst

$83,000 - $141,000/Yr

Genesis10 - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Genesis10 is seeking a Security Operations Sr. Specialist for our client in the Utilities Industry. This is a Contract opportunity located in Downtown Dallas, TX 75201 and will require the candidate to work On Site. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the safety of technology platforms, which includes workstations, server systems, networks, applications, databases, and electronic information. The specialist will protect these systems from security violations, improper access, or destruction. This position involves assisting with the implementation of Information Technology security policies that cover protocols, applications, networks, client and server systems, personnel, and other risk management mechanisms. In this role, the incumbent will actively monitor and investigate in real time the organization's networks, systems, applications, and databases to protect the company's internal partners and external customers from security violations, access, or destruction. The specialist will perform Cybersecurity investigations as part of the Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) and will make recommendations to management based on findings and solutions. Reporting on identified metrics, threats, relevant trends, and other topics as requested by the Chief Digital Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer is also a key responsibility. The Security Operations Sr. Specialist will engage and collaborate with other groups within the Digital Grid Management (DGM) team and internal partners. Acting as an escalation point for security analysts, the specialist will assist in problem-solving by providing cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of the corporate technology environment. Training new and existing SOC analysts to utilize the company's security tools necessary for their duties is also part of the role. The specialist will coordinate with management for high-priority incidents and ensure that the Director of Cybersecurity and CIO are informed of technical and regulatory changes in the security landscape. This position requires a change agent who can adapt and drive change throughout the organization, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and investigate in real time the organization's networks, systems, applications, and databases to protect the companies internal partners and our external customers from security violations, access, or destruction.
• Perform Cybersecurity investigations - Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) and make recommendations to management on findings and solutions.
• Report on identified metrics, threats, relevant trends, and other topics as requested by the Chief Digital Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer.
• Actively engage and collaborate with other groups within the Digital Grid Management (DGM) team and internal partners.
• Act as an escalation point for security analysts and assist in problem solving by providing cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of corporate technology environment.
• Assist with training new and existing SOC analysts to utilize the companies security tools necessary to perform analyst duties.
• Coordinate with management for high priority incidents.
• Ensure the Director of Cybersecurity and CIO is apprised of technical and regulatory changes in the security landscape.
• Act as a change agent to adapt and drive change throughout the organization.
• Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED and relevant work experience is required; Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field is preferred.
• 3 years cybersecurity monitoring experience required.
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and research skills.
• Understanding of network concepts, protocols, services and operating systems.
• Experience with SIEM, email security, IPS, web security, application whitelisting, EDR, SOAR, and anomaly detection tools required.
• Ability to obtain certifications in industry specific and technical fields, such as NERC CIP and CompTIA Security +.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, such as shift work (including rotating shifts), days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary 100% on site.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average).
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available