Airforce - SOC Cyber Security Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia
Employer: vTech Solution, Inc.
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Details:
Job Title : SOC Cyber Security Engineer
Job Location : Washington, DC
Job Duration : 12 Months + possibility of an extension
Job Description:
The client is looking for a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with expertise in cloud Security Operations Center (SOC) management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reviewing and analyzing various logs and data from security tools within cloud environments. This role demands a proactive individual with a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to implement effective security measures to protect our organization's digital assets.
Job Responsibilities:
Cloud SOC Management:
Log Analysis and Review:
Threat Detection and Response:
Security Tool Management:
Required Skills:
Job Title : SOC Cyber Security Engineer
Job Location : Washington, DC
Job Duration : 12 Months + possibility of an extension
Job Description:
The client is looking for a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with expertise in cloud Security Operations Center (SOC) management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reviewing and analyzing various logs and data from security tools within cloud environments. This role demands a proactive individual with a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to implement effective security measures to protect our organization's digital assets.
Job Responsibilities:
Cloud SOC Management:
- Oversee the operation and management of our cloud-based Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Implement and maintain security controls and monitoring mechanisms within cloud environments.
- Conduct regular assessments of SOC effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance security posture.
Log Analysis and Review:
- Analyze logs and security events generated by various tools and systems within cloud infrastructure.
- Identify and investigate security incidents, anomalies, and potential threats.
- Develop and maintain procedures for log collection, analysis, and retention.
Threat Detection and Response:
- Utilize advanced threat detection techniques to identify emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement incident response plans to address security breaches and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promptly respond to security incidents and minimize impact.
Security Tool Management:
- Manage and maintain security tools deployed in cloud environments, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM solutions, and endpoint protection platforms.
- Configure and fine-tune security tools to optimize performance and accuracy.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in security technologies and recommend new tools or enhancements as needed.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Create and Manage custom dashboards on logging and monitoring solutions to effectively detect and monitor threats in multiple cloud environments.
- Monitor cloud asset compliance posture
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and correlate data from multiple sources to identify security threats.
- In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, antivirus, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Experience in conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) related to cloud security.
- Proactive approach to staying updated on the latest security trends, threats, and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.
Created: 2024-04-20
Reference: VTJC-140524
Country: United States
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
ZIP: 20010