Off-Hours Associate CSOC Analyst – 100% remote (Charlotte, NC or Clearwater, FL*)
Optomi, in partnership with a leader in the IT, energy and oil & gas sector is seeking an Associate level Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst to help support business operations in the Global Command Center! The Associate Cybersecurity Business Analyst will have knowledge of security monitoring, common attacks, risk management concepts, etc. The ideal person for this role will have come from an infrastructure or IT-related role, has completed their Security+ or related certification and has a security internship/bootcamp OR has a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity. At minimum, this person must have knowledge of what’s in the Security+ exam and be able to provide deep explanations.
After initial training, this person will move to 3rd shift covering hours outside of normal 8am-5pm M-F on a rotating schedule. Most people are promoted out of the overnight shift within the first year.
*This person needs to live close to Charlotte, NC or Clearwater, FL. This position is remote but needs someone within a commutable (driving) distance in case of emergencies.
What the right person will enjoy:
- Working for one of the most reputable organizations in the energy sector
- Extensive security training as a security analyst in areas of incident response, vulnerability management, threat intel, etc.
- Hands-on training with numerous security tools (SOAR, Splunk ES, cloud products, etc.)
- Working with a team that pride themselves on their culture!
Key Qualifications:
- 1-2 years’ working as a Security Analyst, IT Admin, Network admin, Systems Admin, or related role
- Has recently completed a cybersecurity bootcamp, internship or Masters in Cybersecurity
- Knowledge of threat intel, SIEM technology, threat hunting, DNS attacks, common threats, etc.
- Keen understanding of networking technologies and protocols
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and learn new technologies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with peers, vendors, customers, and senior management
- Passion for Cyber Security and learning
- Strong knowledge of material in the CompTIA Security+
**Please note: This role is fully remote. Candidate needs to be within a commutable distance to Charlotte, NC OR Clearwater, FL in case of an emergency but are not required to be onsite.
