Security Operations Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations.

We are currently seeking a Security Operations Analyst for our client in the Oil and Gas domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.

This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration : 12+ Months Contract

Location : Dallas, TX

Salary : Best in the Market

Role : Security Operations Analyst

Primary Skills : CISSP

Role Description : As a Security Operations Analyst , you must have at least 3+ years of experience.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Actively monitor and investigate in real time the organization’s networks, systems, applications, and databases to protect Client internal partners and our external customers from security violations, access, or destruction
• Perform Cybersecurity investigations Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) and make recommendations to management on findings and solutions
• Report on identified metrics, threats, relevant trends, and other topics as requested by the Chief Digital
• Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer
• Actively engage and collaborate with other groups within the Digital Grid Management (DGM) team and internal partners
• Act as an escalation point for security analysts and be able to assist in problem solving by providing cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of corporate technology environment
• Assist with training new and existing SOC analysts to utilize the Client security tools necessary to perform analyst duties
• Coordinate with management for high priority incidents
• Ensure the Director of Cybersecurity and CIO is apprised of technical and regulatory changes in the security landscape
• A change agent to adapt and drive change throughout the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, results oriented with a passion to deliver above par results in a proactive manner
• Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements as assigned

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements :

• High School diploma, GED and relevant work experience is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field is preferred
• 3 years cybersecurity monitoring experience required
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and research skills
• Understanding of network concepts, protocols, services and operating systems
• Experience with SIEM, email security, IPS, web security, application whitelisting, EDR, SOAR, and anomaly detection tools required
• Ability to obtain certifications in industry specific and technical fields, such as NERC?CIP and CompTIA Security +
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, such as shift work (including rotating shifts), days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative environment
• Initial Schedule : For the first two weeks, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM. This is a standard workweek schedule to help new employees adjust.
• Shift After Initial Period : After the initial two weeks, the shift schedule will change to a 3-4-4-3 pattern. This means :
• Midnight to Noon : The shifts will run from midnight to noon.
• 3-4-4-3 Pattern : This refers to the number of workdays and rest days in a repeating cycle.

Specifically :

• 3 Days On : You will work three consecutive days.
• 4 Days Off : Followed by four days off.
• 4 Days On : Then, four more consecutive workdays.
• 3 Days Off : Finally, three days off before the cycle repeats.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent

Experience : Minimum 3+ years of experience

Relocation : This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel : No

Local Preferred : Yes

Note : Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name : Bharat Bhadoria

Recruiter Phone : (412) 730-4118

Equal Employment Opportunity

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