The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst (L3) in Remote opportunity.


Role Description


As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst you will be responsible for the identification and tracking of potential security incidents across the CVS Health enterprise. The SOC Analyst is essential, as you are part of the first line of defense for CVS Health's Information Security. The SOC Analyst position is responsible for assisting in intricate cyber security investigations as part of Threat Response activities; facilitating escalation of cyber security Incidents according to a well-documented Incident Response plan and ensuring correct analysis for the cyber security alerts the SOC responds to.
• Computer incident response leadership.
• Log analysis.
• Forensic image analysis.
• Timeline analysis.
• Kill Chain analysis.
• Interface to CVS Business Units, CVS IT leads, third parties supporting CVS IT Operations, CVS Security Operations, and law enforcement.


Looking for candidates at an L3 level to assist with maturing our operations related to analysis, standard operating procedures, understanding and alerting structures and have the ability to identify improvement opportunities within these alerts along with training junior analysts. There would be an opportunity to convert these folks to full time if they have demonstrated the skills and aptitude needed to be successful in the role.


Skills & Requirements


• 5+ years relevant work experience in information security roles with experience in the health services or Financial industries.
• 2+ years of CIRT incident response.
• Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) or SN strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills - Experience with the following information security technologies and principles: o Firewalls.
o Proxy.
o Malware sandboxing and reverse engineering.
o EDR.
o AV
o DLP
o EuBA
o Kill Chain Analysis
• Someone with training/mentoring would be a plus
• Engineering background would be a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in information systems or computer science.
• Advanced degree in engineering, Cybersecurity, information assurance, information security, information systems or computer science - preferred.
• National Security Administration - Department of Homeland Security certification for NTISSI/CNS standards 4011-4016 - preferred.
• Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (Access Data, SANS) - preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) - preferred.
• Certified in Information Systems Risk Management (CRISC) - preferred.
• Experience in information security technologies and techniques from architecture to planning and implementation.
• Experience in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and leading information security incidents.
• Experience in DoD, DISA, NSA, and military information security related projects and programs including those requiring a security clearance. Military communications systems and physical security experience desirable.
• Knowledge of information security regulations: PCI, GLBA, and Safe Harbor.
• Knowledge of various industry and government strategies and standards in privacy and security including ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
• Knowledge of current and evolving Information security technologies that cover all levels of IT architecture including those that affect business processes, data, applications, and network and systems infrastructure.


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


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