Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC

IBM

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Austin, TX
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6 days ago

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC

IBM is seeking a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Analyst to join its Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Austin, Texas. This role involves 24x7 monitoring and incident response, focusing on detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to protect IBM’s corporate and federal environments. The analyst will collaborate with the Cyber Security Rapid Response Incident Response Team and other security teams, handling tasks such as triage, containment, remediation, and reporting while ensuring business continuity. Key responsibilities include improving runbooks, collaborating with Managed or Unmanaged Security Service providers, and contributing to training sessions within the team. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of information security experience, strong knowledge in cloud computing and network protocols, and familiarity with SIEM tools like QRadar and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike. Experience with scripting languages and cloud computing platforms is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Detect, respond to, and report on cyber threats and incidents impacting the environment.
  • Monitor corporate and federal information security systems continuously for potential risks.
  • Improve runbooks, processes, and response capabilities within the SOC.
  • Resolve problems independently while understanding escalation procedures when necessary.
  • Contribute to rule tuning and detection use cases across SOC tools.
  • Serve as an internal consultant on risks, threats, and control practices related to Rapid Response.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of information security experience in operations or engineering roles
  • Strong knowledge of cloud computing, network protocols, and SIEM tools
  • Experience with EDR tools for endpoint analysis and threat detection
  • Understanding of industry standards like NIST, MITRE, and FEDRAMP
  • Excellent communication skills for IT professionals and senior management
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on incident response
  • System administration skills for Windows and Linux environments

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