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Connect Tech+Talent lists this Information Security Operations Engineer opportunity in walnut creek, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Information Security Operations Engineer
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Position: Information Security Operations Engineer
Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite) - Walnut Creek, CA or Phoenix, AZ
Type: Contract
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Information Security Operations Engineer to join our dynamic security operations team. The role involves supporting the implementation and maintenance of security monitoring and alerting tools to safeguard our organization's systems, networks, and data. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of hands-on technical expertise, experience in security operations, incident response, risk mitigation, and security best practices. They should be proactive, organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and persistent.
Security Operations is a critical support function for the Information Security team, providing threat insights and rapid response to cyber incidents. Given the maritime industry's targeted cyber threats, vigilance and quick recovery responses are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform security analysis similar to SOC Tier 2 functions
Manage network security protocols, tools, and technologies (BGP, TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, SSL, etc.)
Understand network and system architecture, including cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Operate firewalls, monitoring tools, IDS/IPS systems
Handle security incident response and analysis
Utilize SIEM tools for log analysis and correlation
Manage vulnerability assessments and tools
Ensure system and network security, authentication, and protocols
Work with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Proofpoint, Office 365, PowerShell
Experience with cloud security tools like Data Explorer, GuardDuty, Log Analytics
Proficiency with Unix/Linux, Windows, SQL, shell scripting
Conduct security research and root cause analysis
Communicate technical findings effectively to executives
Work independently and collaboratively in a team
Understand web vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, etc.)
Problem-solving and stakeholder influence skills
Customer-focused approach to security issues
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Physical ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in security operations or incident response
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (preferred)
Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA are a plus
Additional Details:
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job functions: Information Technology
Industry: Computer and Network Security
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Worksite address
walnut creek, CA, 94598, US
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