SOC Analyst

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Job Summary

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for monitoring and evaluating data from sources of security event information in order to promptly identify, evaluate, and respond appropriately to information security incidents that impact the information infrastructure of BCBSMS. This individual may be called upon to mobilize and participate in incident handling on short notice during off-shift hours; drafting formal incident reports; contributing to the preparation of threat metrics, threat intelligence, and other analysis; interfacing with IT resources and other key stakeholders in order to facilitate coordinated security operations; assisting in security thought leadership activities which promote greater awareness of information security leading practices; updating and enhancement of incident response procedures and playbooks; other duties as required.

Job-Specific Requirements :

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Business or a related field
• Minimum 2 year of Cyber Security or Information Technology experience, or advanced degree in a related field with 1 year of Cyber Security experience.
• Experience and understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of security technologies; such as IDS / IPS / SIEM integration methodologies and best / common practices, firewalls & log analysis, network behavior analysis tools, data loss prevention, antivirus, network packet analyzers, and malware and forensic analysis tools, data exfiltration, lateral movement, malware persistence, malware beaconing, and C2 communications.
• CompTIA Security +, CYSA+, SANS GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, or equivalent certification is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft's Active Directory is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Linux is preferred.
• Exposure to Python and other programming languages used for threat analysis and tool integration preferred.
• General knowledge of security requirements required by HIPAA, HITECH or other federal or state regulations is preferred.
• Customer focused and service oriented to ensure timely and accurate performance and benchmark achievement.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.