SOC Analyst Engineer in c2c requirements Almeda, CA

Job Title
: SOC Analyst Engineer
Location
: Almeda, CA (Onsite)
Type
: Long Term Contract
 

Note: Need only local candidates

Required Skills:

Extensive experience in Palo Alto Cortex XDR and a deep understanding and practical application of XQL queries is required.
 Extensive experience in a SOC environment, with a strong background in threat detection, incident
response, and threat hunting.
Experience with threat intelligence platforms and integrating threat intelligence feeds to security tools to enrich threat detection.
Experience in proactive threat hunting to identify and neutralize emerging threats.
Experience or working knowledge of cloud, network, and application security.
Experience in Biotech/Pharma is a plus.
 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency with SOC tools and technologies such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR (Cortex), and IDS/IPS (e.g., Snort,
Suricata).
Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate tasks, enhance detection capabilities, and develop automation through a SOAR platform.
 Ability to configure and fine-tune security tools to maximize their effectiveness by integrating various log
sources and data feeds to enhance visibility and detection.
Ability to work with various data sources to create high-fidelity alerting.
Knowledge of machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify anomalies and potential threats.
Ability to develop and refine correlation rules within SIEM to detect complex attack patterns, leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Strong analytical skills to correlate events and make informed decisions based on data.
Ability to analyze user behaviors and network traffic to detect suspicious activities.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with security vendors.
Extensive knowledge of DNS, network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, web application firewalls, email security,
IPS/IDS, SIEM, DLP, cryptography, application whitelisting, and endpoint protection
Excellent communication skills.
Resourceful and proactive to find innovative solutions to challenges.
A mindset focused on continuous learning and improvement.
Outstanding judgment and problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
Ability to work in a team environment, create timelines, and continually make necessary adjustments.