Senior Associate, Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Analyst

$129,100 - $147,400/Yr

Capital One - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

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About the position

The Senior Associate, Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Analyst at Capital One is responsible for monitoring and protecting the company's network and cloud infrastructure from cyber threats. This role requires a deep understanding of network protocols, log investigation techniques, and incident handling. The analyst will proactively identify signs of misuse and abuse, investigate security incidents, and mentor team members to enhance the overall security posture of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network and cloud infrastructure for security threats.
• Conduct investigations into cyber security incidents.
• Analyze logs from various sources to identify potential threats.
• Proactively identify signs of misuse and abuse in the system.
• Mentor and train junior team members in cyber security practices.
• Collaborate with other teams to enhance security measures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification.
• At least 1.5 years of experience in cyber security or information technology.
• At least 1 year of experience conducting Cyber Security investigations.
• At least 1 year of experience working with SIEM Security Tools.
• At least 1 year of experience with system, cloud, application or network logs.
• At least 1 year of experience analyzing and identifying network traffic.
• At least 1 year of experience with PCAP analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience analyzing workstation or server endpoints.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• 2+ years of experience working with SIEMs and evaluating SIEM alerts.
• 2+ years of experience leveraging core security, cloud, and infrastructure technologies during investigations.
• 2+ years of experience administering or investigating Mac OS, Linux OS.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, CEH, SANS GIAC 503 or 504, AWS Security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Performance-based incentive compensation including cash bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Support for total well-being through financial and other benefits.