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LAYIQ - SOC Engineer (Level 2) at CTS, Remote

Advanced Threat Detection and Response: Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents, conduct in-depth investigations, and respond to complex security threats, ensuring they are mitigated effectively.
Incident Management: Take the lead in managing security incidents, coordinating with other IT and security teams to contain, eradicate, and recover from security breaches.
Forensic Analysis: Perform detailed forensic analysis on compromised systems to identify root causes, attack vectors, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Vulnerability Management: Assist in the identification, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities within the organization’s infrastructure.
Security Tool Management: Maintain and optimize security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.
Collaboration: Work closely with Level 1 SOC Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to help them improve their skills and effectiveness in responding to security incidents.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, forensic analysis, and response actions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
Reporting: Generate and analyze security reports, providing insights and recommendations to improve the organization’s security posture.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of SOC processes and technologies.
On-Call Support: Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support for critical security incidents.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Proven expertise in the following areas is required: Strong knowledge of security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS) and their configuration and management.
Proficiency in network security, endpoint security, and incident response techniques.
Experience with forensic tools and methodologies for analyzing compromised systems.
Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline security processes.
Knowledge of cloud security practices and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation
Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental), 80% covered for employee-only plans and 75% covered for employee-spouse, employee-kids, and employee-family plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan (401(k)) with company match
Commuter Benefits
Short-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional Supplemental Life Insurance
Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave
10 Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
CTS participates in the E-Verify Program. As part of this program, the company provides the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your employment eligibility in the United States.
Learn more at www.e-verify.gov
(information available in English and Spanish).
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
We aim to move fast. You’ll receive scheduling emails from jobs@charterts.com through Greenhouse.
Depending on the role, some steps may be adjusted or added - we’ll let you know upfront!
1. Screening call with a member of our HR team (30 minutes)
2. Technical interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel interview with the Hiring Manager and Department Director (60 minutes)
4. (If applicable) Executive interview
CTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CTS is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to jobs@charterts.com once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.

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