Role: Senior Cybersecurity SOC Engineer
Location: Carson City, NV (Fully Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Overview: Seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity SOC Engineer to lead incident response, manage threat intelligence, and enhance security operations. Expertise in tools like Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm, and CrowdStrike, as well as applying Zero Trust security principles, is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Incident Response:
- Develop and manage Incident Response Plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
- Lead responses to security incidents, including ransomware.
- Perform root cause analysis and devise preventative strategies.
- Threat Intelligence & Mitigation:
- Monitor threat intelligence and address insider threats.
- Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions to prevent data breaches.
- Security Tools & Frameworks:
- Utilize Microsoft Sentinel or LogRhythm for SIEM and monitoring.
- Manage CrowdStrike, firewalls, IDS/IDM systems, and overall network security.
- Zero Trust Security:
- Apply Zero Trust principles to secure identities, access, and endpoints.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10–15 years in cybersecurity operations, focusing on Incident Response.
- Expertise with SIEM tools, ransomware mitigation, and insider threat management.
- Strong knowledge of Zero Trust security, network security, and firewalls.
Certifications: CISSP or CISM
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with CrowdStrike, Firewall Security, and DLP solutions.
- Experience conducting tabletop exercises and developing Incident Response Plans.
- Solid understanding of threat intelligence and data protection mechanisms.
