Tier 3 SOC (Security Operations Center) Specialist at Apex Systems in Raleigh, NC

Job#: 2040476

Job Description:

Tier 3 SOC (Security Operations Center) Specialist
Location: Remote - must travel to Raleigh, NC once per quarter
Type: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:

Forensic Analysis: Conducting in-depth investigations into cyber events or crimes related to IT systems, networks, and digital evidence.
Manual Threat Hunting: Proactively identifying and investigating potential threats, security gaps, and vulnerabilities that may be unknown.
Incident Response: Handling major incidents escalated by Tier 2 professionals and providing support in complex incident responses.
Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing: Performing or supervising vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify possible attack vectors.
Security Gap Identification: Identifying weaknesses in the organizations systems using the latest threat intelligence and reverse engineering malware to understand their workings and potential weaknesses.
Log Analysis and Parsing: Utilizing log analysis techniques such as anomaly detection, correlation analysis, and threat hunting to identify potential threats.
Endpoint Security: Gaining experience in advanced threat detection mechanisms like behavioral analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to detect and respond to threats.

Certifications (Not mandatory, but desirable):

Penetration Testing Certification: Possessing a certification such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) demonstrates expertise in ethical hacking and penetration testing.
Splunk Experience: Having experience with Splunk, a popular log management and analysis tool, is beneficial for log analysis and threat hunting.
SentinelOne Experience: Familiarity with SentinelOne, an endpoint security platform, can enhance the ability to detect and respond to threats.

Its important to note that while the certifications and specific tool experience mentioned above are desirable, they are not mandatory for the role. The primary focus is on the specialists expertise in forensic analysis, manual threat hunting, and incident response.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.