Senior Information Security Analyst

Vast is looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst, reporting to the Information Security Manager, to assist in the deployment and operation of the organization's Security Operations Center. The Sr. Information Security Analyst (SOC) shall be responsible for the company’s detection and response capabilities for both corporate and mission environments.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the security information and event management (SIEM) to monitor and respond to security alerts
• Lead and improve our incident response program
• Develop SOAR capabilities for the SOC
• Assess our information systems attack surface to identify and remediate gaps and weaknesses
• Monitor security systems, networks, and applications for suspicious activities.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure the security of the systems they use or build

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience 
• Experience monitoring and responding to events for Windows, MacOS, and Linux endpoints
• Experience tuning security alerts for high fidelity
• Proficient understanding of AWS as it relates to auditing and alerting
• Proficient in using automation scripts (i.e. Powershell, Bash, Python)
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience mentoring and training junior SOC analysts on security best practices and incident handling procedures
• Understanding of cyber deception
• Experience conducting social engineering campaigns
• Experience supporting audits and assessments
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range 

• Information Security Analyst II - $115,000- $150,000
• Senior Information Security Analyst III - $128,000- $185,000