SOC Analyst

Job Title: SOC Analyst
Location: Des Moines, IA 50309 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months Contract (With a possible extension)
Job Description:
The purpose of this position is to provide tier two triage for information technology issues and information security incidents.
Serve as the primary incident owner for the Security Operations Center.
Lead efforts in coordinating with other teams to remediate detected incidents.
Required Skills:
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA Security+ (Security+ CE), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) or other information security certifications.
Strong understanding of security technologies and strategies, including but not limited to: firewall, IDS, policy management, security processes/best-practice, logging/monitoring, antivirus, vulnerability assessment, patch management, and incident response.
Solid knowledge of common and emerging attack vectors, penetration methods and countermeasures.
Knowledge of conflict resolution and incident escalation.
Ability to work effectively with customers to solve business challenges while balancing the need for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations which require complex judgments and solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, convey both oral and written instruction, and handle multiple task interruptions while providing services in a professional and courteous manner.
Proven ability to work with diverse audiences and translate technical information into non-technical information.
Must be an individual of high integrity and be a model of unwavering integrity to others.
Commitment to fostering a diverse working environment.