Security Operations Center Analyst

East Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, committed to building a better, more sustainable world. They are seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor security alerts, investigate potential threats, and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure the integrity of their network. The role involves continuous monitoring, incident response, and documentation of findings.

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Responsibilities

Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for security alerts
Investigate alerts with various security tools
Analyze and triage security alerts, escalating, as necessary
Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to contain and remediate threats
Monitor the Phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails
Inspect file attachments and links for potential malware
Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool
Ensure accurate case notes are recorded
Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned

Qualification

Required

SOC or equivalent experience
Experience within IT (Information Technology)
Experience with SIEM or similar solutions (splunk, logscale, etc...)
Some proficiency in PowerShell, Python, SQL
Proven critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems
Proven ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly
Knowledge of Incident handling, MITRE attack framework, and Cyber Security Kill Chain
Understanding of Windows Authentication protocols, network technologies, Explicit Proxy, IDS, EDR, UEBA, and Sandboxing
Experience with Cybersecurity report writing
Understanding of or experience in penetration testing
Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience