Security Operations Analyst

IntroductionInformation and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today's businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM's clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client's organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Federal Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.In this exciting role, you will be responsible assisting Tier 1 SOC Analysts with potential and confirmed security incident investigations and forensics.+ You will perform deep dive investigations into security events that are escalated by Tier 1 SOC Analyst as well as assist with security incident identification, research and resolution.+ This may involve assisting with monitoring, threat hunting, tracking, and analyzing networks/systems for potential security violations/anomalies and responding to all such incidents.+ You will work with other security team members and system administrators to investigate potential security violations, respond, and report accordingly.+ This position is part of the IBM Managed Shared Services (MSS) Security Operations Center (SOC) which is responsible for the delivery of SOC security services operating 24x7x365 supporting US Federal, DoD and State and Local clients Public Sector clients+ You will be working with both internal IBM teams as well as clients to investigate and resolve security incidents.+ As it is part of a 24x7x365 team, this position will be part of an on-call rotation for support after hours in the event of a security incident.+ 70% of time - Security incident investigation, event correlation, forensics.+ 20% of time - Cyber hunt, event monitoring, report generation, documentation+ 10% of time - Mentoring Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC Analysts+ Security Clearance: Active DoD SecretIf you are hired into a Colorado work location, the anticipated compensation range for the position ($102,000.00 to 158,000.00) is based on a full time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.Required Technical and Professional Expertise+ Cyber security operations - 5+ years+ Security Event Log Analysis and Correlation - 5+ years+ Network/System traffic/event analysis -3+ years+ Analytical and Correlation Tools - 3+ years+ Experience in security and network incident response procedures - 3+ years+ Excellent teamwork, written, oral communication, and formal documentation skills+ CISSP or Security+ security certification required+ Escalation Point for Tier 1 SOC Analysts+ Clearance: Active DoD SecretPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Knowledge of or experience with SOAR and EDR technologies - 2+ years+ Understanding of firewalls and intrusion prevention/detection systems including the ability to demonstrate a mature understanding of networking best practices - 2+ years+ Experience with the following specific tools: QRadar, Nessus Security Center, Trend Micro AV+ Associates or BS degree in Cyber, Computer Science, or related field+ Certification such as CISM.CISA, CGEIT, CIPP/G, CIPP/US+ Clearance: Active DoD Top SecretUS CitizenshipAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. 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Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementIBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, Short-term Disability (STD), Long-term Disability (LTD), parental bonding leave, paid care leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Program, Special Care for Children Assistance Plan (SCCAP), life insurance, IBM 401(k) Program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.US Citizenship required.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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