Cyber Security Analyst

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POSITION SUMMARY 

The Cyber Security Analyst is a front-facing role, working directly with incoming alerts, reports, and metrics to monitor and maintain the security of Sourcepass' clients. The Analyst performs triage to filter out non-actionable information so that clients can continue to focus on running their businesses. The Analyst performs minor response to non-serious, non-complex events and escalates anything else to senior security team staff. This position reports to the SOC Team Lead. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor incoming alerts, reports, and metrics from a variety of a systems to perform triage
Perform minor response to non-serious, non-complex events (malware, data leakage, account misuse, etc.)
Perform automated or manual patching of discovered vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
Escalate more serious or complex events to senior security team staff
Clearly explain event sources and resolutions to clients
Clearly document steps taken
Follow documented procedures to drive resolution
Make recommendations for improvements to processes and tools 

DESIRED SKILLSET/EXPERIENCE

Willingness to learn and improve both core function skills and potential additional security role skills
Both strong written and strong verbal communication skills, both internally and client-facing
Basic understanding of SOC practices and processes
Strong understanding of i ---------- response practices and processes
Strong understanding of the Windows operating system (Linux and Macintosh a plus)
Strong understanding of the Windows ecosystem (Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft365) 
Experience with ticketing and tracking systems
Basic knowledge of networking protocols and topologies, as well as network analysis. 
Basic understanding of malware analysis
Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking skills
Basic understanding of OS and network auditing 
Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, batch, etc.) a plus
Security+, E|CIH, & GCIH certifications (or equivalents) all preferred

This is an independent contractor position