Remote SOC Analyst

Remote SOC Analyst needs 2+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role. SOC Analyst Requires• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent. • Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis. • Exposure to cloud security monitoring (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS). • Experience with bolthires Sentinel for SIEM and bolthires Defender for Endpoint for EDR. • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, Windows/Linux OS internals, and common attack vectors.• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat modeling. SOC Analyst Duties• Alert Triage & Validation: Investigate and validate alerts escalated from our security partners using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools. • Incident Response: Execute containment and remediation steps for confirmed incidents. Escalate to Tier 3 when deeper forensic or threat hunting expertise is required. • Threat Analysis: Correlate data across multiple sources (network, endpoint, cloud) to identify patterns and indicators of compromise (IOCs).• Detection Tuning: Work with engineering and Tier 3 teams to fine-tune detection rules and reduce false positives. • Process Development: Document SOC workflows, procedures, and incident handling processes. Build and maintain runbooks to standardize response actions and improve operational efficiency. • Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. Recommend improvements to detection and response capabilities. Apply tot his job