New

L3 SOC Engineer

TEKsystems
$90.00 - $100.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
Mar 12, 2025
Description JOB DESCRIPTION TEKsystems is currently seeking a Security Operations professional to join the Cybersecurity team within the Technology & Information Security organization in our New York location. The IT team consists of over 200 team members globally and is responsible for the firm's technology landscape. The Cybersecurity team within IT oversees and manages cyber risk. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic global security team, embracing opportunities to be challenged and grow with supportive and positive leadership. The ideal candidate will be passionate about information security operations, forensic investigation, and incident response (IR). This position will join our security operations center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations and incident response. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Detects, identifies, and responds to cyber events, threats, security risks, and vulnerabilities in line with cyber security policies and procedures When necessary, leads and coordinates incident response investigators, stakeholders, and security operations center team to effectively investigate and neutralize a security incident Communicates with stakeholders and leadership to provide timely and accurate updates on the progress of the response effort Mentors and leads junior team members by example and through effective communication via one on one meetings, coaching, informal instruction, or other methods as required Completes projects on time, according to instruction, and within requirements described by stakeholders Identifies, documents, and blocks TTPs, IOCs, and other artifacts during incident response Authors content using query languages and scripting for event enrichment and efficient investigation Develops procedures and documentation to support incident response and forensic investigation standard operating procedures Contributes to the maintenance and optimization of the organization's incident response plan Creates detailed timelines and incident post mortem documentation following investigations Conducts threat hunting and analysis using various toolsets based on intelligence gathered Partner with the security engineering and platform engineering teams to optimize operations Support a program for continuous security controls testing and validation Perform other duties as planned and communicated by leadership QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Intelligence, or Security Operations Professional Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GSOC a plus, but are not required Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, or with a reputed Services / consulting firm offering security operations consulting or equivalent experience Demonstrated proficiency in IR and forensic response using a variety of toolsets Experience with one or more Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions Experience in SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation Response) platform preferred Experience as a leader, mentor, and trainer of team members - preferred Experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python - preferred General Requirements: Experience should demonstrate a sharp security mindset, initiative to solve problems, and teamwork Elevated level of personal integrity, honesty, and character Able to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity Strong understanding of IR, forensic investigation, and defensive security Keen sense of ownership, accountability, curiosity, and independent thinking Comfort in dealing with ambiguity, stress, and uncertainty in a dynamic environment Well-developed analytic, critical thinking skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. Experience in security monitoring, Incident Response (IR), and security tools configuration and tuning Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and attack methodologies Experience with EDR, email defense, and other security operations tools Inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate effectively with team members across time zones Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation, documentation) and client service skills Capable of interacting and coordinating with stakeholders to drive project/task/support engagement Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity Skills* Incident, forensics, SOC Top Skills Details Incident,forensics,SOC Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.