INFO SECURITY ANALYST - FULLY REMOTE
Talascend is currently seeking an Info Security Analyst for a remote contract opportunity. DURATION: 6 months with possible extension, possible contract-to-hire... LOCATION: Fully Remote (Candidates must have US Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance. Candidates must be willing to travel to Maryland once per quarter if required. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Understand and utilize Threat Intelligence in the creation, planning, and leading of Threat Hunt actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network, endpoint, security, and IT operations to understand and translate customer requirements and expectations into actionable plans. Develop, maintain detailed documentation of SOC design, architecture, processes for client reference. Provide training and support to SOC analysts and other team members on the use of tools, processes, and procedures. Assist in the creation of incident response plans, threat management processes, and security policies in alignment with client requirements. Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and best practices to ensure SOC is well equipped to response to emerging threats. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the SOC. Assist in incident response actions when required. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, ability to think critically and adapt to evolving situations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree -OR- Minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. US Citizenship AND ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. In-depth knowledge of MS Sentinel. Experience configuring log sources, normalizing data, and managing threat intelligence feeds. Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, and SOAR concepts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of M-21-31 requirements, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CISA Incident and Vulnerability Playbooks, and CISA BOD requirements such as BOD 22-01. Understanding of a variety of both network and end point defenses. Experience developing Threat Hunt action planning and Incident Response. Experience configuring UEBA to enhance the SOCs ability to identify anomalous behaviors. Experience using python and AI/ML frameworks for cyber analytics. Experience establishing effective SOC metrics, alarms, reports, and dashboards. Experience with security aspects of M365, Azure, the use of ServiceNow and ServiceNow workflows, and CISA CDM tools. Relevant Certifications such as MS SC-200. #ind We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status Apply Job!