SOC Security Analyst
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing...
The Security Analyst represents the entry point into the Security Operations Center. SOC Security Analyst will perform basic security monitoring; handling of common issue types; and basic incident response activities. The duties of the SOC Security Analyst include the following:
• Provide “eyes on glass” real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise utilizing SIEM and cybersecurity tools;
• Performing level 1 assessment of incoming alerts (assessing the priority of the alert, determining severity of alert in respect to customer environment, correlating additional details) and coordinate with Senior Analysts for high priority incidents, if necessary;
• Provide basic security event detection and initial triage of security events, opening tickets in designated ticketing systems within SLO and/or SLA guidelines
• Performing administrative routines of SOC like evaluating reports and SIEM dashboards, reviewing ticket escalations ;
• Incoming call handling from and initiating trouble tickets, if applicable;
• Provide health and availability analysis, opening tickets in designated ticketing systems within SLO and/or SLA guidelines;
• Follow documented escalation procedures;
• Identify recurring incidents for problem management purposes;
• Coordinate with Senior Analysts for high priority incidents.
• Performing various related tasks as assigned.
Where You'll Be Working...In this hybrid role, you must reside within a commuting distance to one of the work locations listed on this position, and your work will include work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
You'll need to have...
• Associate's Degree or two or more years of work experience
• Three or more years of relevant work experience
• Three or more years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst
Even better if you have one or more of the following...
• Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Security or similar discipline
• Information Technology security related certifications like: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner or SANS GSEC
• Understanding of command line scripting and implementation (ie. Python, Powershell, Bash Shell)
• Ability to write new content/searches/scripts (e.g., Splunk dashboards, Splunk ES alerts, QRadar, RSA Netwitness, SumoLogic, etc.)
• Experience with tools such as Active Directory, Cisco IOS, MS Server, AMP, Splunk ES, SNORT, Yara, IronPort, and Firepower
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP Flags, TCP Handshake, IP addressing, Firewalls, Proxy, IDS, IPS)
• Ability to perform NetFlow / packet capture (PCAP) analysis
• Experience with basic cyber threat hunting
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Proactive in engaging with customers, client executives and Verizon management teams
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), RCF 1918 and common attacks against TCP/IP protocol
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Server Operating System
• Understanding of threat landscape and indicators of compromise
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
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You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing...
The Security Analyst represents the entry point into the Security Operations Center. SOC Security Analyst will perform basic security monitoring; handling of common issue types; and basic incident response activities. The duties of the SOC Security Analyst include the following:
• Provide “eyes on glass” real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise utilizing SIEM and cybersecurity tools;
• Performing level 1 assessment of incoming alerts (assessing the priority of the alert, determining severity of alert in respect to customer environment, correlating additional details) and coordinate with Senior Analysts for high priority incidents, if necessary;
• Provide basic security event detection and initial triage of security events, opening tickets in designated ticketing systems within SLO and/or SLA guidelines
• Performing administrative routines of SOC like evaluating reports and SIEM dashboards, reviewing ticket escalations ;
• Incoming call handling from and initiating trouble tickets, if applicable;
• Provide health and availability analysis, opening tickets in designated ticketing systems within SLO and/or SLA guidelines;
• Follow documented escalation procedures;
• Identify recurring incidents for problem management purposes;
• Coordinate with Senior Analysts for high priority incidents.
• Performing various related tasks as assigned.
Where You'll Be Working...In this hybrid role, you must reside within a commuting distance to one of the work locations listed on this position, and your work will include work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
You'll need to have...
• Associate's Degree or two or more years of work experience
• Three or more years of relevant work experience
• Three or more years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst
Even better if you have one or more of the following...
• Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Security or similar discipline
• Information Technology security related certifications like: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner or SANS GSEC
• Understanding of command line scripting and implementation (ie. Python, Powershell, Bash Shell)
• Ability to write new content/searches/scripts (e.g., Splunk dashboards, Splunk ES alerts, QRadar, RSA Netwitness, SumoLogic, etc.)
• Experience with tools such as Active Directory, Cisco IOS, MS Server, AMP, Splunk ES, SNORT, Yara, IronPort, and Firepower
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP Flags, TCP Handshake, IP addressing, Firewalls, Proxy, IDS, IPS)
• Ability to perform NetFlow / packet capture (PCAP) analysis
• Experience with basic cyber threat hunting
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Proactive in engaging with customers, client executives and Verizon management teams
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), RCF 1918 and common attacks against TCP/IP protocol
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Server Operating System
• Understanding of threat landscape and indicators of compromise
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
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