Sr Security Operations Center Analyst III

Your role and responsibilities

The Security Operations Center Analyst III position will be a member of a dedicated security team within IBM Consulting Federal. In this role, the SOC analyst will support a dedicated 24x7x365 operation for a Federal program. The SOC Analyst will provide in-depth analysis of potential security events / anomalies based on alerts, events, and tips that have been initially triaged by tier 1 analyst. The SOC Analyst will leverage all available enterprise security tools, knowledge sources, and data artifacts to determine the who, what, when, where and why of a potential security event.
When required, the SOC Analyst will assist to coordinate the execution and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery from cybersecurity events and incidents.The SOC Analyst will support regular reviews and updates of security documentation. The SOC Analyst will conduct proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential risks• Perform alternating shift work on a 24x7x365 Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response • Support incident investigations, response, and reporting • Security Reporting • Vulnerability Analysis • SOC ticket queue management • Document actions taken and analysis in the authorized ticketing system • Security documentation review and updates • Proactive threat hunting

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• 5+ years of experience working in a 24x7x365 SOC environment
• Background in incident response, system/network operations and threat intelligence.
• Experience utilizing enterprise security technologies such as SIEM/SOAR, NGAV/EDR, Vu
• Understanding of common cyber intrusion frameworks such as Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK
• Hands-on troubleshooting, analysis, and technical expertise to resolve incidents and/or service requests.
• Experience in Insider Threat, Digital media forensic, Monitoring and detection, Incident Response.
• Security +, CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops , CCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+
• Understanding and experience with FedRAMP Cloud Security Requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the US federal government.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Monitor and Analyze Security Telemetry - Continuously monitor telemetry from OT-specific sensors, IT-Specific Sensors, SIEM platform, and Network Security tools to detect anomalous activity across OT environments.
• Triage and Enrich Security Alerts - Investigate and prioritize alerts using ML and AI-driven recommendations and contextual threat intelligence to determine severity and relevance.
• Incident Escalation and Documentation - Escalate validated incidents following established SOPs, ensuring accurate and timelydocumentation of findings and actions taken.
• Correlate Multi-Source Data - Correlate alerts from various sources to identify true positives and uncover complex attack patterns or persistent threats.
• Coordinate with Operational Technology (OT) Stakeholders - Collaborate with plant operators and OT personnel during incident investigations to ensure minimal disruption to critical infrastructure.
• Support Incident Response Activities - Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during security incidents, and contribute to post-incident reviews and reporting.
• Mentor and Support Tier 1 & 2 Analysts - Provide guidance and technical support to L1 analysts, helping to improve triage accuracy and SOC efficiency.
• Contribute to SOC Process Improvement - Participate in the development and refinement of SOC playbooks, procedures, and automation workflows (SOAR). Python coding prefered.
• Maintain Situational Awareness - Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques relevant to OT and ICS environments.

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IBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, mental health & well being, 8 paid holidays, minimum 56 hours paid sick time, 80 hours paid vacation, life insurance, 401(k), financial counseling, and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.