L2 Security Analyst

L2 Security Analyst

Please note this is a remote contract position in North America, and we are only accepting candidates based in the United States and Canada.

Buchanan Technologies is currently on the hunt for IT Security Analysts to join our team. Our environment is spread across the globe with office locations in Grapevine TX, Wichita KS, Mississauga Ont, Charlottetown PE, Sofia Bulgaria, and various remote users across the world.

Responsibilities

• Performs network security monitoring and incident response for numerous clients.
• Maintains records of security monitoring and incident response activities, utilizing case management and ticketing technologies.
• Provide analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous IT security devices.
• Monitors and analyzes Early Detection / Response Systems (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to identify security issues for remediation.
• Creates, modifies, and updates Security Information Event Management (SIEM) rules.
• Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.
• Evaluates / deconstructs malware (e.g., obfuscated code) through open-source and vendor-provided tools.
• Communicates alerts to clients regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems.
• Prepares briefings and reports of analysis methodology and results.
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures and other similar documentation; ensures all documentation is up to date and standard.
• Consolidates and conducts a comprehensive analysis of threat data obtained from classified, proprietary, and open-source resources to provide indication and warnings of impending attacks against unclassified and classified networks.
• Generates end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to subsequent analysts on duty.
• Assists Entry-Level SOC analysts in building stronger skills.
• Assists Team Leads with reporting, projects, administrative work as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement :
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience in SOC or IT administration with security in the scope of work required.
• Willingness to learn and continually improve skills to ensure the success of the business and its objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as interpersonal skills to interact with customers, team members, and upper management.
• Excellent understanding of cybersecurity incident response and network security monitoring.
• Fundamental understanding of computer networking (TCP / IP), knowledge of Windows, Linux, and information security.
• 5+ years of experience in SOC support.
• Experience in ticketing and monitoring systems.
• Ability to analyze data, such as logs or packets captures, from various sources within the enterprise and draw conclusions regarding past and future security incidents.
• Basic knowledge of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise Anti-Virus products.
• Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and SIEM technologies.
• Knowledge of phishing email investigation and resolution.
• Must be capable of passing a basic background investigation.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills.
• After-hours availability required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems.
• CompTIA Network+ Certification.
• Certified Ethical Hacker Certification.
• Certified SOC Analyst Certification.
• Preferred Information Security professional designations such as CISSP, CISM, CISA.

About Buchanan Technologies

Since Buchanan’s inception over 30 years ago, we have operated on 5 core values People Matter, Customers Matter, Principles Matter, Community Matters, and Every Interaction Matters.

These values are represented across each facet of the company, from employee relations to client service delivery to corporate social responsibility initiatives and beyond.

Why Work at Buchanan?

At Buchanan Technologies, we offer a great employment experience with a fun but professional work environment, competitive salary, and various employee career advancement programs that add value to your skills and daily life.

If you are excited about being part of an energetic team where your contributions are appreciated and hard work is recognized, Buchanan is the place for you.

Things We Are Passionate About

We are passionate about providing top-tier technology services to our customers and clients and fostering a culture of continuous learning for our employees.

We are a people-centric company, focused on growth and diversity for our workforce. Come join us and let’s build something amazing together.

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