[Remote] Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst $85K/yr - $100K/yr

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 360CyberX, LLC is a security-focused technology partner dedicated to helping organizations prevent breaches and maintain system availability. The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst supports enterprise cybersecurity operations by monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across client and internal environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other security monitoring tools
• Analyze logs, telemetry, and security events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems
• Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and suspicious activity, escalating confirmed incidents as required
• Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
• Assist with threat detection tuning, alert optimization, and false-positive reduction
• Document security incidents, investigations, and response actions in a centralized case management system
• Support vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation tracking efforts
• Collaborate with security engineering, IT, and cloud teams to validate security controls and mitigations
• Participate in threat hunting, post-incident reviews, and continuous security improvement initiatives
• Support audits, compliance activities, and special security projects as assigned

Skills

• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Security operations or SOC environments, Security monitoring and incident analysis, Incident response support, Vulnerability management or security tooling support
• Strong understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including threats, attacks, and defensive controls
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as: SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR solutions, Endpoint, network, or cloud security tools
• Experience working in enterprise, managed services, or multi-client environments
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly document incidents, findings, and response actions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent coursework, internships, labs, or hands-on experience)
• Introductory knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks or standards, such as: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) or general awareness of NIST SP 800 guidance, ISO/IEC 27001 / 27002 concepts, CIS Critical Security Controls (foundational level), SANS security concepts
• Entry-level or in-progress cybersecurity certifications are a plus, including: CompTIA Security+, Network+, or CySA+ (or actively studying toward one), GIAC entry-level certifications
• Basic understanding of incident response concepts, security monitoring, and common threat types
• Awareness of data protection, privacy, and compliance fundamentals
• Ability to follow documented procedures and runbooks, escalate issues appropriately, and learn new security tools quickly
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a structured, fast-paced SOC environment

Company Overview