Atlanta, GA
Posted 6 days ago
Location: On-Site (Local candidates required)
Pay Rate: $33.00/hour
Duration: 4-Month Assignment
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card holders only)
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the GGC Senior SOC Analyst is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating IT security operations, with a focus on Information Security. This role plays a critical part in monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and enforcing organizational security policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
- Investigate and remediate security incidents in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain Sentinel workflows and playbooks to automate response processes
- Conduct forensic analysis and provide data for investigations
- Utilize Microsoft Threat Explorer and Advanced Hunting tools for deep-dive analysis
- Configure Exchange transport rules related to security events
- Manage Defender tenant Block/Allow lists
- Support enforcement of security policies and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools, including:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Strong understanding of security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis
- Ability to investigate and resolve complex security issues
Additional Information
- This is a fully on-site position
- Assignment length is 4 months
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents