SOC Analyst

BDO - Oak Brook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Oak Brook, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The SOC Analyst is a key member of the Cyber team, responsible for responding to security events within the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role involves monitoring security posture, participating in threat response activities, and troubleshooting security incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of the threat landscape, contributing to the enhancement of current security capabilities and the identification of new threat detection methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitors security event platforms and follows incident playbook for first response, triage, and potential resolution.
• Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various network defense tools.
• Provides proactive feedback to improve current monitoring rules based on experience.
• Creates daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the Security Management Team.
• Performs front line response and escalation tasks, updating runbooks and procedures as needed.
• Compiles statistics and contributes to the improvement and creation of playbooks.
• Uses public cybersecurity resources to stay updated on the latest news and threats.
• Participates in on-call rotation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, system or networking required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with network protocols, configurations, or IT operations required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS preferred.
• Two (2) or more years with EDR or SIEM platforms preferred.
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems and service desk management tools preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft SC-900, 200, 300 certifications preferred.
• Any IT security certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan