DESCRIPTION 

Proficio is one of the fastest growing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers (formerly MSSP) in America, providing 24×7 security analysis and monitoring services to mid to large-sized enterprises. Our growth is being fueled by the rapid rise in cloud-based services, the acceptance of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and the increasing number of cyber security attacks on businesses, hospitals and government. We have developed proprietary security content and threat intelligence tools to identify and proactively defend against advanced attacks and insider threats. 

We are looking for top performers to join our exciting, fast growing company to help address the most challenging security issues in the industry. If you are a serious security professional looking to catch the next wave, we should talk. As the Proficio SOC Manager for BCN Operations you will be a key contributor in identifying areas of improvement to mature SOC operations and ensuring Security Analysts are operating effectively and efficiently. You will also lead our Security Analyst team in threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response and helping our customers to identify security threats, thwart hackers, and prevent data breaches. In addition, you will act as a primary liaison for the SOC during engagements with internal teams such as Security Engineering and Project Management. 

Direct experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) is required, and we are looking for people who can use their knowledge of security, analytical abilities, and strong communication skills to take on one of the most challenging roles in this exploding field. This is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow unlike few others in the IT industry today. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

Act as primary point of support and escalations for security analyst staff 
Ensure standard operating procedures are consistently being followed by all security analyst staff 
Support tasks as it relates to event analysis and incident triage as needed 
Identify gaps in processes and procedures and mature areas of improvement 
Act as primary liaison to internal teams such as Project Management for security analyst support and requests 
Ensure shift coverage is covered adequately to support the security analyst responsibilities 
Contribute to the development and delivery of KPI metrics reporting to senior management  
Oversee security monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats
Develop and refine SOC playbooks, workflows, and runbooks to enhance operational efficiency.
Mentor and develop SOC analysts to improve their skills and career growth.
Conduct performance evaluations, goal setting, and training programs for SOC staff.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance security culture within the SOC team.
Other duties as assigned

Undergraduate degree in a systems administration, networking, or technical field such as computer science or engineering desired 
5+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst including work at the Sr. Analyst level 
Experience with Sentinel, Splunk, or other SIEM technology is required 
4+ years of practical experience with security technologies like SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management 
Solid understanding of computer network fundamentals including address resolution protocol, routing, network address translation, virtual private networks, and the OSI model 
Experience determining attack vectors from multiple sources  
Red Team / Blue Team activity developer highly desirable  
Excellent communication skills 
Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment 
Experience in managing and mentoring SOC analysts (junior to senior levels)
Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and threat hunting
Experience working with EDR/XDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, etc.)
Experience with incident response coordination and stakeholder communication

Opportunity to work in a progressive organization with structured training and roadmap for success

Health benefits, lunches, gym reimbursement, and internet funding for our India staff!
Experience in one of the hottest IT industries today

Proficio is an EOE employer.

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