Part-Time Weekend SOC Analyst

A client of Insight Global is looking for a SOC Analyst to weekends FULLY onsite in Austin, TX. In this role, you will actively monitor and analyze security events using one or more SIEM platforms, creating custom dashboards and reports as needed. You'll research events of interest, assess threats, and apply intrusion response techniques through detailed network traffic analysis and impact assessments. Daily tasks include interpreting data from network tools, performing packet-level analysis with tools, and leveraging your knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, DNS, routing, and network architecture. You will apply cybersecurity principles, encryption concepts, and access control mechanisms while following established SOC processes for escalation, incident management, and change control. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE D3FEND, and the Cyber Kill Chain, as well as compliance standards and defense-in-depth strategies, is essential to ensure robust threat detection and response.

Compensation:

$30/hr to $35/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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Required Skills & Experience
3-5 years of Security Incident Response, Security Operations Center, and/or threat analysis experience
Experience with SIEM tools, preferably MS Sentinel
Familiar with Cyber kill chain and Mitre Attack
Demonstrated experience using either an enterprise and/or cloud Security SIEM technologies as an analyst
Ability to support and work across multiple customer and bespoke systems
Strong Documentation (SOP/Standard Operations Procedure) development
Understanding of Ticket Flow and how to read inbound and outbound traffic
CompTIA Security + certification (equivalent or higher)
Must be willing to work weekends, either 8AM to 8PM OR 8PM to 8AM

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.