NineStar Connect - SOC Analyst Tier 3

  • Full-time

Company Description

NineStar Connect is an innovative, community-minded, communications, energy, water and sewer cooperative. We don’t have shareholders or investors: We’re a 125-year-old, nonprofit cooperative organization, owned by our members—the friends and neighbors we serve across East Central Indiana.

Job Description

The SOC Analyst will work closely with the Director of Security Services to give situational awareness via detection, containment, and remediation of IT threats to the leadership team at NineStar Connect. 

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Investigate security events using a wide range of logs, SIEM, EDR tools, and other security tools to identify the root cause
  • Participate in threat hunting activities and investigate potential threats based on current intelligence and information gathered from security events
  • Lead efforts to constantly monitor, detect, and evaluate events which may impact monitored assets to increase situational awareness of network operations or network security events that threaten the operations of the networks or systems 
  • Train and educate NineStar Connect employees on current security threats and practices
  • Develop and provide remediation/mitigation recommendations to enhance the security posture of organizations
  • Implement scripts and technology to automate tasks or reduce manual processes
  • Assist MSP customers to identify and consult on potential existing security issues and recommend possible fixes through the network management teams

Qualifications

Knowledge of: 

  • Current Cyber Security threats and prevention 
  • Advanced event analysis leveraging SIEM tools
  • Advanced Incident investigation tools and response methods
  • Deep packet and log analysis 
  • Cyber Threat and intelligence gathering and analysis 
  • Knowledge and experience with scripting and programing (Python, PERL, etc.)
  • Current threat landscape (threat actors, APT, cyber-crime, etc.)
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge of Windows and Unix or Linux

Skill in: 

  • Training and assisting others
  • Forecasting changes in network infrastructure 
  • Researching and implementing new technologies 
  • Oral and written communication 
  • Problem solving
  • Completing multiple tasks at once

Ability to: 

  • Work in stressful situations
  • Communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors in a professional manner
  • Work independently and make decisions 
  • Schedule, direct, and check employee work and progress 
  • Diagnose and solve complex network issues
  • Pay close attention to detail
  • Create a team environment 

Education and Experiences: 

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. 3-5 years of network security experience preferred. 
  • Preferred certifications include: 
    • Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
    • Certified intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
    • Certified Penetration (GPEN)
    • Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
    • Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) 
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Networking Certifications (CCNA, etc..)
    • Platform Certifications (Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.)  

Additional Information

NineStar Connect does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.