Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Benefits: Competitive compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match Life and Travel Insurance Tuition Assistance Wellness Reimbursement Program Paid Holidays and Vacation What is a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst? We are seeking a diligent Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSOC Analyst) to join our team. In this role, you will be working within a group of highly motivated Information Technology and Cybersecurity professionals committed to keeping Central Hudson safe. The CSOC Analyst will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents to ensure the protection of our organization's critical assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern security principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors alike. What does a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst do? Continuously monitors security events using various security tools and technologies, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions Responds to and investigates security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attacks, compromised assets, and unauthorized access attempts Conducts log analysis to identify suspicious activities and potential security incidents; correlates data from multiple sources to identify patterns and trends Triages and prioritizes security alerts based on severity and potential impact; escalates incidents as necessary to senior SOC analysts or other relevant teams Generates detailed reports on security incidents, including findings, actions taken, and recommendations for future prevention; provides regular status updates to management and stakeholders Works closely with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive incident management and response Monitors news, security sites, and other threat actor activity channels for new and emerging threats Participates in continuous improvement efforts to enhance SOC processes, tools, and capabilities Proactively hunts for threats and vulnerabilities within the corporate environment Reviews, analyzes, and acts on threat intelligence Stays current on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies Promotes cybersecurity awareness by educating others on the importance of cybersecurity Builds relationships with government and local agencies to promote collaborative information sharing Participates in a 24/7 shift environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays Participates in on-call rotations as needed to respond to security incidents outside of regular working hours Provides storm and emergency response supportWhat does it take to be a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst?Required: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study. In lieu of a bachelors degree, an associate degree in the aforementioned fields and 3 years of cybersecurity operations or related experience or a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 5 years of cybersecurity operations or related experience will be considered Knowledge of common and emerging attack vectors, penetration methods and countermeasures Proficiency with SIEM and EDR tools Understanding of a broad range of security technical concepts Familiarity with scripting languages for automation and analysis Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, and communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely Must have excellent analytical, multitasking, and organizational skills Excellent decision-making skills Ability to work with limited direct supervision and professionally respond to constructive feedback Ability to work 24x7x365 rotating shifts (nights, weekends, ho