Excelraise, LLC is a leading provider of full-service IT solutions and a talent management company headquartered in Denver, CO. At Excelraise, we specialize in IT staffing solutions tailored for government and federal clients across the USA.

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Excelraise, LLC is seeking a SOC Analyst / Security Analyst  for our client.  Role is 100% Remote

• The position will work as an Tier 2 SOC Analyst for the Division of Information Security. This
  role will focus on supporting security monitoring, threat detection, security incident response
  and security investigations. Engaging directly with state agencies to promote, support, and
  improve adoption of centralized security services is a key focus. The engagement is expected
  to be needed for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Required Skills (in order of importance):

• 2+ years of experience in security monitoring and incident response.
• 2+ years of experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• 2+ years of experience in dashboard creation and reporting.

Preferred Skills (in order of importance):

• Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform.
• Knowledge of Linux, network administration, and network design.
• Experience administering firewalls, VPNs, Active Directory, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Candidate based in or near Columbia, SC (or surrounding areas in South Carolina).

Required Education / Certifications:

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience can substitute for the degree.
• 2 years of experience supporting large SOC operations.

Preferred Education / Certifications:

• CISSP, CISA, CISO, or equivalent advanced security certification
• Additional certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or GPEN
• Vendor-specific information security certifications