Principal Security Analyst

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Foresite Cybersecurity, a global Google-first security partner, delivers cutting-edge managed security, cyber consulting, and compliance services. We empower businesses to navigate the evolving cloud threat landscape with robust security outcomes.

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional ready to defend against global threats? Join Foresite's Cyber Fusion Center in Overland Park, KS. As a Principal SOC Analyst, you'll be on the front lines, monitoring real-time events, leveraging threat intelligence, and protecting our valued clients. If you possess a strong foundation in networking, system administration, and a passion for information security, we want you!

• Real-time Threat Detection:
  Monitor SIEM (including Google Chronicle SIEM) to detect and analyze security events.
• Incident Response:
  Investigate alerts, analyze incidents, and respond with precision.
• Proactive Threat Hunting:
  Identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Security Analysis:
  Analyze events from Google Security Operations, EDR, and managed security systems.
• Data & System Management:
  Manage customer data, inventories, and operational tickets.
• Escalation & Resolution:
  Provide guidance, resolve complex issues, and escalate as needed.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Contribute to enhancing security products and services.
• Team Leadership:
  Serve as an escalation point and mentor team members.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Work with engineers, responders, and clients.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Document incidents, analyze patterns, and contribute to reports.
• Continuous Learning:
  Stay updated on threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Adapt & Thrive:
  Embrace the challenge of a fast-paced security environment.
• Other duties as assigned

• Security Expertise:
  Solid understanding of security principles, attack vectors, and technologies.
• 3+ years dedicated cybersecurity experience.
• Training in System Administration, Networking, and/or Security.
• SIEM Proficiency:
  Hands-on experience with SIEM (preferably Google Security Operations).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication Prowess:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Passion for Security:
  Genuine desire to protect organizations from cyber threats.
• Certifications:
  
  CompTIA Security+ and Network+.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, routing/switching, and security operations.
• Experience with Google Security Operations, Google Cloud, Security Command Center, or Google Threat Intelligence.
• Aptitude for network/system troubleshooting.
• Critical thinking and logic skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong task and time management.
• Experience mentoring security analysts

• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and guidelines.
• Strong collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This is just the beginning. At Foresite, we're committed to your professional growth.

As a SOC Analyst, you'll have opportunities to explore diverse career paths in Security Engineering, Consulting, Solutions Architecting, and even Sales.

We offer a culture of mentorship, in-depth Google Cloud training and certification programs, and career planning resources to help you reach your full potential.

Location:

This position is preferred in-person in our Kansas City office, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our dynamic SOC team.

(Foresite also offers a variety of fully remote positions.)

Shift Work:
Be a part of our 24/7 Security Operations Center, contributing to a critical function that provides continuous protection for our clients.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation to all our employees.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology
• Industries:
  Computer and Network Security