Security Operations Center Analyst II (100% Remote - First Shift)

Our customer is a large United States insurance company that is backed by more than 100 years of experience and provides insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the United States., Canada and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, they have more than 20 US locations.


We are seeking a SOC Analyst II on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs.

This role is 100% remote.

• Monday to Friday, 8am-4:45pm CT

• Under technical direction, assists in the evaluation, development, implementation, communication, monitoring and maintenance of information technology security policies and procedures.
• Provides technical expertise and support to client, IT management and staff in risk assessments, implementation and operational aspects of appropriate information security procedures and products.
• Participates in the evaluation, development and implementation of security standards, procedures and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments (e.g., firm-wide, distributed, client server systems, and e-applications).
• Reviews the development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and control techniques. Also investigates and recommends appropriate corrective actions for information security incidents.
• Tests and implements appropriate security methods and control techniques such as firewalls, data access rules tables, intrusion detection software, data encryption, data backup and recovery.
• Performs access control and account administration of critical information resources.
• Acts as liaison to product groups and assists them in implementation of data privacy, information security technologies, and application security.
• Maintains an awareness of existing and proposed security standard setting groups, state and federal legislation and regulations pertaining to information security.
• Identifies regulatory changes that will affect information security policy, standards and procedures, and recommends appropriate changes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically up to 2 years of technical experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination.
• Given the 24x7 nature of security operations, have the availability and flexibility to work occasionally on holidays or weekends. Additional contributions may also be necessary during major incidents.
• Can utilize a wide range of security operations tools (SIEM, EDR, NDR, email security platform, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Can analyze and investigate security incidents across a multi-national environment, in collaboration with various technical and non-technical teams.
• Can follow incident handling best practices to ensure complete lifecycle management, including escalation or handover.
• Can review and update knowledgebase documentation as needed. Additionally, contribute to detection tuning and process maturity efforts.
• Can contribute to security operations projects and initiatives at a junior level.
• Certification preference: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Security Essentials, ISC(2) SSCP, Blue Team Level 1, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

• Solid understanding of security policy construction and publication.
• Awareness of global regulations (i.e., SOX, GDPR, etc.) and internal controls as they apply to IT.
• Understanding of information security as relevant to a complex corporate environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal business partners.
• Ability to contribute to technical projects.
• Preferred insurance or financial industry knowledge.
• Preferred cloud security knowledge, especially related to GCP.
• Solid understanding of security policy construction and publication.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations (i.e., SOX, privacy, etc.) and internal controls as they apply to IT.
• Ability to influence change in corporate understanding and adoption of information security concepts.
• Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients.
• Ability to manage various technical projects to completion.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported.
• Preferred insurance industry knowledge.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.