Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer – The Cyber Sentinel with Expertise in Advanced Network Security
Are you the go-to person when network and security challenges escalate beyond the ordinary? Do you thrive on dissecting complex security incidents, fine-tuning network performance, and leading disaster recovery efforts? If you have a deep understanding of cybersecurity, network operations, and disaster recovery, coupled with a passion for designing resilient IT infrastructures, then Snap Tech IT has the perfect role for you!
Location: Cumming, GA & Tempe, AZ
Status: Full-Time, Employee
Relevant Work Experience: 5+ Years
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Salary: $65,000 to $95,000 per year
Are you ready to advance your IT career to the next level?
As a SOC Engineer at Snap Tech IT, you’ll play a pivotal role in our Security Operations Center (SOC), taking on the most challenging network, security, and backup tasks. You’ll be the escalation point for complex issues that go beyond routine troubleshooting, providing expert-level support and ensuring the security and performance of our clients’ IT environments. If you are passionate about technology and excel in high-pressure situations, we want you on our team!
We are actively hiring for this position at any of our office locations:
(Tempe AZ or Cumming GA) to serve clients globally.
We want candidates who:
- Have significant experience in both network operations and cybersecurity.
- Possess a deep understanding of security frameworks, penetration testing, and risk management.
- Are adept at handling complex technical challenges and leading resolution efforts.
- Thrive in a expert-team environment but can also take the lead on critical projects.
- Are committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends.
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What will you do?
- Conduct penetration and vulnerability testing, along with managing client networks, applications, and systems to proactively identify and address security weaknesses.
- Contribute to IT Discovery and Risk Assessments by offering expert security insights and tailored recommendations
- Regularly review and update security policies to ensure they reflect the latest best practices and compliance requirements.
- Conduct periodic reviews of risk matrices to assess potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will update these matrices based on the latest threat intelligence, ensuring that risk management strategies are aligned with current risks.
- Lead the resolution of recurring systemic issues by conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Take charge of managing active security incidents, coordinating response efforts, and mitigating ongoing threats.
- Lead disaster recovery efforts during incidents, ensuring that critical systems and data are restored quickly and effectively.
- Collaborate with PSE Engineers to design and optimize backup strategies that ensure data integrity and availability.
- Provide expert-level support to SOC Analysts and Technicians by resolving escalated server and network performance issues.
- Provide expert-level support for cloud infrastructure monitoring and performance challenges.
- Perform on-call duties per Snap Tech after-hours on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in network operations, cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Proven expertise in conducting penetration testing, performing security assessments, or managing risk.
- Strong knowledge cloud infrastructures and cloud security.
- Advanced proficiency in network monitoring tools and systems management platforms.
- Proven experience in designing comprehensive backup solutions and implementing Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.
- Extensive experience in implementing advanced EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and application control solutions.
- Comprehensive understanding of NIST, CMMC, GDPR, PCI, and other relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading, participating, or coordinating security incident response efforts.
- Ability to lead complex technical projects and provide mentorship to junior team members.
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent, well-established security certifications are highly desirable.
- Certifications specific to security vendors, network certifications like CCNA, and cloud infrastructure certifications such as Azure or AWS are highly desirable.
Benefits include group medical/dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, personal & sick time, retirement contribution and training reimbursement. Our generous compensation plans are structured as salary plus bonuses for meeting utilization, compliance and customer service requirements, with initial compensation commensurate with relevant experience.
About Snap Tech IT:
Since 2001, Snap Tech IT has provided tech support to businesses in Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Francisco, and we are growing fast—at a rate of 15 percent year over year. As we expand operations from coast to coast, we have great opportunities for savvy IT professionals. You will join a proven team owned by industry thought leaders who share their IT industry knowledge on the local and national stage. You’ll find them right down the hall, working side-by-side with the rest of the team to build an incredible company. Our goal: to create an environment where people love to work, and to extend that passion to our clients as their trusted IT partner.