SOC Analyst

Location: Remote (USA: West Coast preferred; Other locations considered); Remote (Australia) Experience Level: Junior to Mid-level (Senior role may be considered for the right applicant) JOB DESCRIPTION Volexity’s Security Operation Center (SOC) Analysts work to protect organizations from a wide variety of threats, ranging from commodity phishing and malware campaigns to highly targeted attacks involving zero-day exploits. Candidates applying for this role should expect a job opportunity where they can: Analyze and respond to advanced and emerging threats Work on investigations that evoke a sense of personal investment Be part of a growing industry-leading security operations team Collaborate with Volexity’s Threat Intelligence and Incident Response teams Help protect NGOs, activists, dissidents, human rights defenders, and other highly targeted groups Candidates are expected to have a minimum of two years of experience in an IT Security focused role, specifically with a strong emphasis on investigating security incidents stemming from alerts generated by network intrusion detection systems, endpoint detection response/antivirus software, and logs generated from security devices and/or productivity suites (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc.). RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities of Volexity's SOC analysts include but are not limited to: Monitoring and triaging alerts generated via network security monitoring, EDR platforms, and other log sources Threat hunting across Volexity’s customer base to look for new or previously undetected threats Creating detailed incident reports that provide context, as well as actionable recommendations and next steps Assisting in the creation of detection content and alert signatures, as well as helping tune signatures as needed to improve detection accuracy Working closely with customers, responding to inquiries and questions in a timely fashion Tracking industry activity, such as new vulnerabilities and threat reports REQUIRED SKILLS Volexity SOC Analyst skillset are expected to include the following: Excellent understanding of network protocols and operating systems as they relate to threat detection Detailed knowledge of the current threat landscape and the TTPs of various threat actors Ability to quickly determine the scope of a given threat detected, identifying indicators of compromise, and assessing the criticality of the threat to properly prioritize reporting and response High-quality written communication skills, with the ability to document findings for customers in long-form reporting Experience reviewing other team member’s work to ensure high standards across the team Resourceful self-starter who can work both with a team and independently, when required COLLABORATION In terms of working with others, SOC analysts will be expected to: Work with teammates to compile customer reports, notifications, and advisories; and clearly…