SOC Analyst (W2 Contract)

Position: SOC Analyst Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite) - Must be local to the Bay Area or willing to relocate/commute onsite.

Duration: 12+ Months (Extension Possible) Schedule: Swing Shift (No Overnight Shifts) We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our security operations team supporting enterprise and eCommerce environments.

This role focuses on proactive threat hunting, real-time incident response, and in-depth investigations.

The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in network security, hands-on experience with firewalls and EDR tools, and the ability to analyze distributed system logs using SQL and scripting languages.

Must Have Skills: Firewall Security & Threat Detection – Deep understanding of how firewalls work and how to identify threats.Incident Response & Investigation – Experience triaging and mitigating security events (e.g., DDoS, phishing, malware).SIEM Tools – Strong hands-on expertise with Splunk for detection, correlation, and dashboards.EDR Tools – Proficient in using endpoint detection and response tools to identify suspicious activity.Log Analysis – Ability to analyze logs from multiple sources and query with SQL or scripting.Scripting for Automation – Basic to intermediate skills in Python or Shell.

Risk Evaluation – Skilled in assessing vulnerabilities and explaining risk prioritization.Use Case Development – Familiarity with tuning detection rules and writing custom use cases for a SOC.