SOC Analyst

Job Summary:

• Analyzes data to detect trends, make recommendations, and provide reportingHelps assess adherence to the information security processes supportedAnswers questions from associates about the information security processes supported
• Documents current-state business processes and opportunities for automationAttempts to resolve problems, then escalates problems as necessary to appropriate resources (e.g., support team, vendor)Contributes to and helps maintain process documentation repositories
• Helps develop standard operating procedures; identifies and suggests possible improvements on procedures
• Collaborates with management to determine information security metrics and helps with the collection of information security metrics
• Maintains an awareness of information security news and trends
• Helps consolidate security-related findings, track KPIs, and present results to information security and business leaders and/or vendors
• Researches current technologies to assist in the development of new capabilities
• Translates and documents business needs into technical requirements and solutions

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent work or military experience in a related field)
• 2 years of experience in information security
• Basic understanding of fundamental security and network concepts (Windows and Unix security: OS lockdown; logging and monitoring; application security; user access; perimeter protection principles, network communication rules; intrusion detection and analysis methods; etc.)

• IT experience in the retail industry
• Relevant information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, PCI ISA, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GPen)