SOC Analyst

Job Posting: Tier 1 SOC Analyst – InfoSec

Job#: 3011677

Client: Large Bank

Location: Onsite 4 days/week (Tuesday–Friday)

Shift: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Duration: 18-month contract with potential for conversion

Overview

Apex Systems is seeking a seasoned Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join a high-impact security operations team supporting applications for one of the nation\’s top banks. This is a backfill opportunity for a critical role within a collaborative SOC environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands‑on SOC experience, a tool‑agnostic mindset, and a passion for mentoring junior analysts.

Team Structure

• 4 Tier 2 SOC Analysts
• 4 Tier 1 SOC Analysts
• Offshore team supporting third shift
• Peer team covering Monday–Thursday/Friday schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and respond to security alerts from SIEM Cloud Mission Control
• Perform early‑stage remediation and elevate incidents to Tier 2 as needed
• Work tickets from the queue using tools such as XSOAR and Splunk (training provided for other tools)
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless coverage
• Mentor and upskill junior Tier 1 analysts
• Contribute to a proactive and resilient SOC posture

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on SOC experience
• Experience with any EDR platform
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR tools; Splunk and SPL scripting preferred
• Strong communication skills for cross‑team collaboration
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members
• Tool‑agnostic approach with willingness to learn new platforms

Additional Notes

• No weekend call hours
• Candidates must be comfortable working onsite 4 days per week
• Long‑term opportunity with strong potential for full‑time conversion

We encourage you to apply if you\’re a seasoned SOC analyst ready to make an impact and help shape the next generation of InfoSec talent.

Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP, a 401K program with company match after 12 months, an HSA, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount savings, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on‑demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, plus certification discounts with associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.

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