Security Operations Center Analyst
Job ID: LG394548228
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Range: $110000.00 - $60000.00/YEAR
Job Type: Contract
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Location: Hybrid (1 day in-office per week) – Pennsylvania Residents Only(No relocation)
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Work Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM (Flexible)
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Work Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM (Flexible)
Join a Leading Security Team and Protect Critical Digital Assets
Abel Personnel is hiring a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst for one of our top clients. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing a Security Operations Center (SOC) within an Enterprise Security Office (ESO). If you thrive in threat analysis, incident response, and security tool optimization in both on-premises and cloud environments, this position is for you.
Job Purpose and Summary
As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving security operations by leveraging industry-leading tools such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), data loss prevention (DLP), and endpoint detection and response (EDR). You will proactively detect and mitigate security threats, investigate incidents, and strengthen security frameworks to ensure enterprise-wide protection.
This position involves:
- Continuous monitoring and analysis of security events from AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, AWS Config, CloudTrail, and IAM Access Analyzer.
- Investigating and remediating security incidents using AWS-native security controls and forensic capabilities.
- Developing and refining SOC processes, procedures, and response playbooks to enhance threat detection, incident response, and mitigation strategies.
- Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability management across diverse IT environments.
- Correlating security logs across multiple systems to detect unauthorized access or malicious activity.
- Identifying and implementing SOC tool improvements, focusing on AWS-native security services and automation.
- Ensuring compliance with security frameworks, including AWS Well-Architected Framework, NIST, CIS, and FedRAMP.
- Providing security intelligence reporting to agency stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based threat analysis.
- Leading security awareness initiatives to educate internal teams on emerging threats and best practices.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and certifications.
- 2-5 years of experience in information security administration, SOC operations, or cybersecurity incident response.
Technical Skills & Expertise:
- Strong understanding of security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and defense strategies.
- Experience working with Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
- Familiarity with NIST SP800-53 security controls and industry-standard security frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Trend Micro Vision One.
- Ability to analyze and correlate security data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Experience in conducting forensic investigations and security compliance assessments.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, particularly within AWS.
Soft Skills & Attributes:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, ethics, and attention to detail.
- Effective time management and prioritization abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
Why Join?
- Exciting cybersecurity challenges: Work with cutting-edge security technologies in both on-premises and cloud environments.
- Career growth: Enhance your skills with exposure to AWS security tools, regulatory compliance frameworks, and SOC automation.
- Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a work-life balance with only one in-office day per week.
- Competitive salary: Compensation is negotiable based on experience.
Additional Information
- This position is open to Pennsylvania residents only.
- Relocation is not an option.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make an impact in cybersecurity and contribute to a highly dynamic and evolving SOC environment, apply today!