[Remote] Security Operations Center (SOC) Level 3 Analyst (100% Remote)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Mom Project is working with a large United States insurance company that has over 100 years of experience providing insurance products and services. They are seeking a SOC Analyst III to proactively hunt for adversary activity within the network, focusing on log analysis and network traffic analysis to detect and mitigate threats.


Responsibilities

  • Proactively conduct real-time and historical analysis across the full security suite (SIEM, EDR, IDS, Firewalls, NDR, Email Security, Web Content Filtering, and Identity Management tools).
  • Perform incident response triage to determine the scope and impact of potential attacks.
  • Mentor junior SOC staff by providing quality control, feedback, and guidance.
  • Stay updated on attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify evolving threats.
  • Collaborate with SOC, Intelligence, Incident Response, and Enterprise Security teams during investigations and threat hunts.
  • Identify visibility gaps in the environment and recommend detection/mitigation solutions.
  • Develop and maintain playbooks, processes, and detection capabilities using real-time feedback from investigations.
  • Escalate advanced tasks (e.g., malware reverse engineering, deep forensics) to third-party vendors when required.
  • Communicate incident details to technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.
  • Manage and complete assigned technical projects.
  • Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

  • 5+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity across multiple platforms, systems, and protocols.
  • Hands-on familiarity with SOC operations, SIEM, SOAR, DFIR tools, and threat hunting methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Solid knowledge of IT security policies, controls, and relevant regulations (e.g., SOX, privacy standards).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to manage complex investigations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical issues to business leaders.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related systems.
  • Ability to influence the adoption of security concepts across the business.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in the insurance industry.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, GCFE, or equivalent.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Company Overview

  • The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.themomproject.com.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • The Mom Project has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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