Operations Security Analyst (SIEM, Splunk, Qradar, IOCs, PenTest)...
Red Oak Technologies - Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Operations Security Analyst (SIEM, Splunk, Qradar, IOCs, PenTest) Contract
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$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr Operations Security Analyst ( SIEM, Splunk, Qradar, IOCs, PenTest, NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE, ATT&CK ) Contract Cupertino, CA OR Austin, TX On Site in either location Role Overview: As an Operations Security Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats in real time. You will play a critical role in defending our infrastructure, collaborating closely with penetration testers and red teamers to ensure vulnerabilities are not only identified, but actively detected, mitigated, and defended against. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and endpoint detection platforms. Perform log analysis, correlation, and investigation to identify anomalous behavior and indicators of compromise (IOCs ). Lead and support incident response efforts, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery. Conduct forensic investigations of security incidents, analyzing host, network, and cloud artifacts. Collaborate with Penetration Testers and Red Team members to validate detection capabilities and harden systems (Purple Teaming). Develop and fine-tune detection rules, alerts, and automated response workflows. Assist in developing and enforcing security policies aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK. Leverage scripting (Python, Bash) to automate operational tasks and threat detection processes. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and evolving threat landscape. Experience with endpoint detection & response (EDR) platforms and network traffic analysis. Familiarity with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and how to detect them. Hands-on experience with forensic tools and packet analysis (e.g., Wireshark, Volatility). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA), or Security+. Seniority level
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