SOC Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a SOC Watchfloor Analyst - Cybersecurity Analyst in Huntsville, AL.

Duties:

• Responsible for monitoring computer networks for security issues
• Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities, such as penetration testing
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
• Recommend best practices for IT security
• Installing security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
• Must be capable of conducting analysis, confirming intrusion information and creating a forensically sound duplicate of the files
• Decrypts data and provides technical summaries and input
• Examines recovered data for relevant information and performs dynamic analysis to include timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis
• Performs real-time cyber defense handling tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Splunk Enterprise Security experience
• To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
• Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range.

Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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