LCI - Lawinger Consulting, Inc.
Level 1 Security Analyst
LCI - Lawinger Consulting, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Level 1 Security Analyst
to join our Cybersecurity Team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a SOC or similar threat monitoring environment, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. This role involves triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, and supporting threat detection and response efforts. Desired Qualifications
Prior experience in a SOC or similar security operations role. Strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field. Ability to follow direction and work effectively in a team environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Key Responsibilities
Monitor and triage security alerts from various sources including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms. Perform initial investigation and classification of security events. Escalate incidents based on severity and impact, following established playbooks and procedures. Collaborate with senior analysts and other IT teams to support incident response activities. Document findings, actions taken, and recommendations in case management/ticketing systems (e.g., SIEM, ServiceNow). Perform threat hunting and enrichment activities using MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks. Continuously improve detection and response capabilities through feedback and learning. Technical Skills & Tooling Proficiency or hands-on experience with the following tools and concepts is required:
SIEM Platforms:
Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, CrowdStrike IDS/IPS:
Snort, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) EDR Solutions:
CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black Ticketing Systems:
ServiceNow, SIEM cast management Security Domains:
Network Security Monitoring Basic Malware Analysis Threat Intelligence Enrichment MITRE ATT&CK Framework Incident Investigation & Triage Threat Hunting
Core Role Keywords
SOC Analyst Security Analyst Level 1, 2 Security Operations Threat Monitoring Security Event Analyst Cyber Defense Analyst
Level 1 Security Analyst
to join our Cybersecurity Team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a SOC or similar threat monitoring environment, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. This role involves triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, and supporting threat detection and response efforts. Desired Qualifications
Prior experience in a SOC or similar security operations role. Strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field. Ability to follow direction and work effectively in a team environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Key Responsibilities
Monitor and triage security alerts from various sources including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms. Perform initial investigation and classification of security events. Escalate incidents based on severity and impact, following established playbooks and procedures. Collaborate with senior analysts and other IT teams to support incident response activities. Document findings, actions taken, and recommendations in case management/ticketing systems (e.g., SIEM, ServiceNow). Perform threat hunting and enrichment activities using MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks. Continuously improve detection and response capabilities through feedback and learning. Technical Skills & Tooling Proficiency or hands-on experience with the following tools and concepts is required:
SIEM Platforms:
Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, CrowdStrike IDS/IPS:
Snort, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) EDR Solutions:
CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black Ticketing Systems:
ServiceNow, SIEM cast management Security Domains:
Network Security Monitoring Basic Malware Analysis Threat Intelligence Enrichment MITRE ATT&CK Framework Incident Investigation & Triage Threat Hunting
Core Role Keywords
SOC Analyst Security Analyst Level 1, 2 Security Operations Threat Monitoring Security Event Analyst Cyber Defense Analyst