SOC Analyst III

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a senior Cybersecurity Operations Center analyst to sit on-site in the San Antonio, TX area. This candidate will provide expert-level detection, alert triage, and response leadership. Form and direct threat hunting teams to investigate cybersecurity events or support incident response activities. Assist in training and mentoring junior and mid-level SOC analysts. Ensure SOC playbooks, incident response plans, and other standard operating procedures are drafted, implemented, maintained/ updated, and trained on by the SOC staff. Assist security leadership with developing and reporting SOC metrics.

Skills and Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, IT, or related field, required; Master’s in the same fields, preferred

Experience/ Skill Sets:

• 6–10+ years of SOC or incident response experience.
• 4years of experience in IT audit, network operations, and enterprise cyber risk management.
• Cloud security expertise, including in-depth knowledge of monitoring and securing cloud environments (specifically Azure) and an understanding of cloud-specific threats.
• Proficiency in managing and configuring tools like Cisco security suite (Cisco Secure Endpoint, Cisco Secure Email, Web Security Appliance, etc.)
• Proficiency in operationalizing cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (such as International Organization for Standardization [ISO] 27000, COBIT, National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] 800, CJIS, HIPAA, PCI)
• Mentorship and Leadership: Train junior analysts and refine incident response procedures.
• Communication: Translate complex technical findings into actionable intelligence for executive stakeholders, both written and verbal communication.
• Problem-Solving under Pressure: Maintain composure to manage critical, high-impact security incidents.

Certifications: 1 or more of the following; May consider other relevant certifications

• GIAC GCIA, GCIH, GCED
• CompTIA CySA• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
• EC- Council Certified SOC Analyst
• Microsoft Security Operations Center Analyst (SC-200)
• CISSP

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].