Job Description

Role: Security Analyst (Tier 1 SOC Analyst)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30324 (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-12 months+ contract

Department & Reporting Line:

Information Security Department – Office of Incident Response; reports to SOC Manager.

Position Summary/Purpose:

First line of defense for monitoring dashboards, triaging alerts, investigating low/medium events, and escalating incidents meeting predefined thresholds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze SIEM, EDR, AV, and email security alerts; initiate tickets and escalate as needed
• Maintain activity logs; validate system health; follow SOPs and evolving playbooks
• Participate in shift briefings and tuning feedback; track threat trends and advisories

Required Qualifications:

Associate/Bachelor’s in related field or equivalent experience; 2+ years in IT support/network/helpdesk; preferred certifications Security+, MS SC-200, ISC2 SSCP.

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to Splunk/Sentinel; basic MITRE ATT&CK; phishing triage; endpoint security.

Skills/Competencies:

Attention to detail, analytical mindset, clear documentation /communication

Working Conditions & Clerance:

Onsite SOC, rotating shifts including evenings /weekends/holidays/DHS Public Trust eligibility

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