SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated SOC Analyst in Allentown, PA

Position Title: SOC Analyst
Location: Allentown, PA
Anticipated Start Date: January 2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months with Potential for Conversion
Job Type: FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY), [Contract], [Onsite]
Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.57/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Key Skillset - IBQ QRader, Incident Response, Network Defense, Threat and Vulnerability Mgmt

Responsibilities

• Investigates and addresses real security incidents, coordinating with other security and IT teams as required
• Evaluates incidents identified by tier 1 analysts.
• Leverage threat intelligence such as indicators of compromise (IOCs) to pinpoint affected systems and the extent of the attack.
• Analyzes running processes and configs on affected systems.
• Carries out in-depth threat intelligence analysis to find the perpetrator, the type of attack, and the data or systems impacted.
• Creates and implements a strategy for containment and recovery.
• Create and update SOC response procedures as required

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230326 when responding to this ad.

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