SOC Analyst

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What youll be doing...

The Threat Management Center (TMC) Security Operations Center (SOC) is the first line of defense for Verizons networks and information systems against misuse and attacks. The TMC performs 24x7x365 monitoring and responds to automated and user-reported cyber security incidents that may impact people and information important to Verizon. The TMC plays an integral role in driving forward the security intelligence and capabilities in Cyber Defense.

Please be aware the TMC SOC does operate 24x7x365. This role may require evening weekend or holiday work.

Verizon is looking for an innovative and driven leader who will be responsible for enhancing our existing threat defense capabilities and maturing our current processes within Verizons unique security landscape. A TMC SOC Analyst works in a fast paced collaborative environment and is required to be adaptable open to learning and teaching and able to think creatively to effectively navigate the evolving threat landscape. Analysts are required to proactively identify signs of misuse and abuse using various logs and security techniques. This role plays a critical role in Verizons enterprise Cyber Defense program.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing day-to-day operations for TMCs Security Operation Center (SOC).
• Monitoring security alerts from a variety of different technologies across multiple platforms in order to identify and mitigate security incidents affecting the Verizon enterprise.
• Assessing potential cyber threats from a variety of intakes workflows and performing appropriate responses like threat containment.
• Leveraging security tools and logs in order to complete a detailed and accurate assessment of security alerts and threats affecting the Verizon enterprise.
• Analyzing security cloud and application security risks and ensuring threats are detected and mitigated accurately and within required time frames.
• Ensuring the case management and alert development life cycles are followed or adjusted when necessary. This includes writing comprehensive case notes and escalation summaries.
• Enhancing techniques workflows and processes to drive the TMC operational and strategic growth (continuous improvement). This includes updating and maintaining process documentation.
• Promoting an environment of collaboration and individual accountability when it comes to problem-solving decision-making and process improvements.

What were looking for...

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors degree or one or more years of work experience
• One or more years of experience in Information Security Technology or Technical Risk Analysis
• One or more years of experience working with SIEM technologies (i.e. Splunk)

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in SOC utilizing system cloud application and network logs.
• Practical application of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) tools to identify threat patterns enrich investigations and build automation-supported workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of cyber based adversarial frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK and Lockheed Martins Cyber Kill Chain.
• High-level understanding of Operating Systems: Windows Unix/Linux and OSX Operating Systems in support of identifying security incidents.
• Proficient knowledge of the cyber threat landscape including types of adversaries campaigns and the motivations that drive them.
• Experience working with analysis techniques identifying indicators of compromise threat hunting and identification of intrusions and potential incidents.
• Certifications like: Network Security CISSP CISM and/or CFE

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

Where youll be working

In this hybrid role youll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance supplemental life insurance AD&D insurance identity theft protection pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition assistance plus other incentives weve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service. For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $72000.00 - $129000.00.

Required Experience:

IC