About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Financial Services (Automotive & Insurance).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (L1) to join a SOC team supporting financial services operations. You will monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across SIEM, EDR, email, cloud, and network security tools to detect and respond to potential incidents.

• Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, cloud security, and network platforms.
• Perform initial triage to determine legitimacy, severity, and potential business impact.
• Investigate suspicious activities and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Document findings and actions in the case management system according to SOC procedures.
• Escalate incidents to senior analysts and incident response teams when required.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents outside normal business hours as needed.
• Assist with containment and remediation activities under senior guidance.
• Preserve evidence and support post-incident documentation and lessons learned.

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Key Responsibilities — Threat Intel, Tuning & Process

• Review threat intelligence reports and security advisories to identify potential impacts.
• Support threat-hunting and proactive monitoring initiatives.
• Contribute to alert tuning efforts to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity.
• Maintain accurate case records and support SOC process improvement initiatives.
• Support audit and compliance-related requests tied to cybersecurity controls and SLAs.

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Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience; OR relevant internship experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, help desk, network administration, or related roles.
• Familiarity with SOC functions, incident response basics, and security monitoring concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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Technical Knowledge & Tools

Basic understanding of:

• Security Operations Center workflows and incident response fundamentals.
• Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S).
• Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Endpoint security concepts and identity/access management.
• Cloud security fundamentals (AWS and Microsoft 365 preferred).

Familiarity or exposure to these tools is a plus:

• CrowdStrike Falcon
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms
• Email security solutions
• Vulnerability management and threat intelligence platforms

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Nice-to-Have / Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• GIAC GFACT
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• AWS Cloud Practitioner

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Performance Metrics

Candidates will be evaluated on measurable SOC KPIs such as:

• Alert triage and response time
• Incident escalation accuracy
• Case documentation quality
• Adherence to SOC procedures and SLAs
• Reduction in false-positive investigations
• Completion of assigned training and development goals

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated salary: $65,300 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (as indicated)

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What We’ll Bring

Confidential Client offers industry-aligned benefits and professional development, including:

• Team-based culture emphasizing flexibility and respect
• Career development programs and tuition assistance
• Competitive healthcare and wellness plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (where applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Additional programs and discounts related to employee needs (subject to role and eligibility)

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Work Authorization

You must have the right to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client cannot sponsor employment-based visas for this role.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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