Cyber Security Analyst

Summary

Join Sourcepass, an IT consulting company, as a Cyber Security Analyst. This front-facing role involves monitoring and maintaining client security by analyzing incoming alerts, reports, and metrics. You will perform triage to filter non-actionable information, handle minor security events, and escalate complex issues to senior staff. The position requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and a basic understanding of SOC practices, incident response, and the Windows operating system. You will clearly explain events and resolutions to clients and document your actions. This is an independent contractor position.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and improve both core function skills and potential additional security role skills
• Both strong written and strong verbal communication skills, both internally and client-facing
• Basic understanding of SOC practices and processes
• Strong understanding of incident response practices and processes
• Strong understanding of the Windows operating system (Linux and Macintosh a plus)
• Strong understanding of the Windows ecosystem (Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft365)
• Experience with ticketing and tracking systems
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and topologies, as well as network analysis
• Basic understanding of malware analysis
• Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking skills
• Basic understanding of OS and network auditing

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming alerts, reports, and metrics from a variety of a systems to perform triage
• Perform minor response to non-serious, non-complex events (malware, data leakage, account misuse, etc.)
• Perform automated or manual patching of discovered vulnerabilities or misconfigurations
• Escalate more serious or complex events to senior security team staff
• Clearly explain event sources and resolutions to clients
• Clearly document steps taken
• Follow documented procedures to drive resolution
• Make recommendations for improvements to processes and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, batch, etc.) a plus
• Security+, E|CIH, & GCIH certifications (or equivalents) all preferred