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SOC Tier 1 Analyst - Local Only (No C2C) Get AI-powered advice on this job and access more exclusive features. This range is provided by OpTech. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $28.00/hr - $40.00/hr Direct message the job poster from OpTech OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and supports you. When you work at OpTech, you get health and dental benefits from day one, along with training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth prospects, a 401K plan, and competitive pay. Apply today! We are looking for Tier 1 SOC Analysts to join a 24/7 global SOC team operating in three shifts. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary incident triage based on the Security Incident Management Triage Matrix, setting priorities, providing analysis, tracking remediation, and escalating as needed. Utilize intrusion detection systems, security scanning, log collection, content filtering, and other security tools for triage, investigation, and incident response. Support security incident coordination using various communication channels. Ensure SOC documentation, including Playbooks and Standard Operating Procedures, is current and detailed with investigation steps. Categorize and prioritize security incidents and analyze correlations between security events. Shift Details: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 15:00-24:00, with on-call rotation. Location: Farmington Hills, MI The SOC provides 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response, including event, cloud security, and DLP monitoring, and plays a role in incident response. The Tier 1 Analyst serves as the initial triage and investigation point, escalating incidents as necessary to Tier 2, Tier 3, or SOC leadership. The primary responsibilities include monitoring security incidents across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments via SIEM and ticketing systems, performing initial triage and investigation following established playbooks, and responding to threats with guidance from senior analysts. Additionally, the role involves documenting actions, supporting knowledge base development, handling sensitive information per policies, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to enhance detection capabilities. Skills required: Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks Excellent analytical skills Experience with SIEM, IT Ticketing, EDR, Email Gateways, Malware Sandboxes Networking knowledge (TCP/IP and protocols) Understanding of phishing and malware techniques Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills OpTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Banking Referrals can double your chances of interviewing at OpTech. #J-18808-Ljbffr OpTech

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