Security Operations Center Analyst
Company: Sentinel Technologies
Category: IT
Downers Grove
Type: Full Time
Sentinel is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to join their team. The Security Operations Center Analyst will be responsible planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data on a 2nd shift. This person will act as a first responder to cyber-incidents. They report cyber threats and then implement changes to protect our customer’s environments. Your ability to analyze real traffic and associated artifacts: malicious, normal, and application traffic; and demonstrate the ability to differentiate malicious traffic from false positives will be critical in this position. Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30pm-1am. Qualifications:
- 2 + years’ experience in a security related position.
- Certifications preferred: CCNA, Security+, GCIA, Certified Ethical Hacker, and CISSP.
- Experience performing daily system monitoring and health checks for various security products.
- Proficient in using various security tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and threat intelligence platforms.
- Configuring firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures.
- Understanding of how DNS works for both legitimate and malicious purposes.
- Deep knowledge of network and system protocols, malware analysis, and cyber threat intelligence.
- The candidate must meet and uphold CJIS requirements.
- The ability to communicate clearly with verbal and written skills.
- Staying current on IT security trends, vulnerabilities, and news and recommending security enhancements.