(8NW) Security Operations Analyst
Overview
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Security Operations Analyst.
In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment, we are committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions, we also offer:
- Flexible schedules and authentic work-life balance
- Opportunities for continuing education
- Social activities per country sponsored by the company
- Birthday celebration
- Payment in US Dollars
About the role:
We’re looking for a Security Operations Analyst to support the client’s cloud and network security practices. The role will include third-party risk management, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and other cloud and network security tasks. The manager provides plenty of autonomy and is looking for someone who is a high driver who is able to identify, assess, and take on problems that are sometimes ambiguous. They are not looking for an order taker, they want someone who is proactive.
Some of the main responsibilities for the role include:
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With guidance, build and maintain a system to monitor, track, update, communicate, and follow up on vulnerabilities found in security tools to the appropriate parties needed for remediation
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Participate in the third-party risk management process by helping assess current and potential vendors’ security programs
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Respond to potential security incidents, particularly related to third-party risk notices
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Operationalize Threat Intelligence reports
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Other security team tasks are as appropriate to individual skills and experience.
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Take ownership of various security tasks and responsibilities
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Support the team and write security procedures
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Job Skills/Requirements
– +90% English written and oral (at least C1-C2 level) with excellent communication skills
– 5+ years of experience as a Security Operations Analyst, SOC Analyst, IT Security Analyst, IT Security Specialist, Systems Administrator, or similar
– Communication and Negotiation – excellent English fluency. Must be able to communicate risks appropriately to both technical and non-technical audiences
– Security experience with emphasis on system hardening and patching
– Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Shell for automation, log parsing, and custom security tooling
– Hands-on experience with APIs, including integration of threat intelligence feeds, security tool orchestration, and data extraction
– Experience working with security tools in these categories: CNAPP, Vulnerability Scanner (such as DAST), Threat Intel, SIEM/XDR, and Endpoint management/security
– Secure cloud architecture and networking knowledge
– Working knowledge of AWS Cloud Architecture
– Basic data manipulation and reporting skills
– Able to operate effectively with minimal guidance and resolve ambiguous problems
– Highly experienced in collaborative team environments, able to solve problems with peers, and independently
– Able to see the big picture of how systems interact with one another
