Security Operations Analyst at Mastech Digital

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Security Operations Analyst for our client in the Oil and Gas domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 12+ Months Contract 

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: Best in the Market

Role: Security Operations Analyst

Primary Skills: CISSP

Role Description: As a Security Operations Analyst, you must have at least 3+ years of experience. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Actively monitor and investigate in real time the organization’s networks, systems, applications, and databases to protect Client internal partners and our external customers from security violations, access, or destruction

- Perform Cybersecurity investigations – Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) and make recommendations to management on findings and solutions

- Report on identified metrics, threats, relevant trends, and other topics as requested by the Chief Digital

- Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer

- Actively engage and collaborate with other groups within the Digital Grid Management (DGM) team and internal partners

- Act as an escalation point for security analysts and be able to assist in problem solving by providing cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of corporate technology environment

- Assist with training new and existing SOC analysts to utilize the Client security tools necessary to perform analyst duties

- Coordinate with management for high priority incidents

- Ensure the Director of Cybersecurity and CIO is apprised of technical and regulatory changes in the security landscape

- A change agent to adapt and drive change throughout the organization

- Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

- Self-motivated, results oriented with a passion to deliver above par results in a proactive manner

- Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements as assigned

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements:

- High School diploma, GED and relevant work experience is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field is preferred

- 3 years cybersecurity monitoring experience required

- Proven analytical, problem solving, and research skills

- Understanding of network concepts, protocols, services and operating systems

- Experience with SIEM, email security, IPS, web security, application whitelisting, EDR, SOAR, and anomaly detection tools required

- Ability to obtain certifications in industry specific and technical fields, such as NERC?CIP and CompTIA Security +

- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, such as shift work (including rotating shifts), days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary

- Advanced verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work in an open and collaborative environment

- Initial Schedule: For the first two weeks, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM. This is a standard workweek schedule to help new employees adjust.

- Shift After Initial Period: After the initial two weeks, the shift schedule will change to a 3-4-4-3 pattern. This means:

• Midnight to Noon: The shifts will run from midnight to noon.

• 3-4-4-3 Pattern: This refers to the number of workdays and rest days in a repeating cycle. 

Specifically:

- 3 Days On: You will work three consecutive days.

- 4 Days Off: Followed by four days off.

- 4 Days On: Then, four more consecutive workdays.

- 3 Days Off: Finally, three days off before the cycle repeats.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Bharat Bhadoria

Recruiter Phone: (412) 730-4118 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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