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So,... are you ready?

Clemson University's Clemson Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) is looking for a SOC Analyst to fulfill the following duties:

• Serves within the Clemson Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) as SOC Analyst to respond to Cyber Security incidents.
• Provide cyber threat analysis, actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and provide proactive threat research. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Monitoring and Operations:
Perform real-time security monitoring, detection and response to security events and incidents within the Clemson University environment. Conduct thorough investigations of security events generated by detection mechanisms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, AV etc. Recognize successful intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event detail information. Differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts. Launch and track investigations to resolution.  Alert users of intrusions or potential intrusions and compromises. Sort events and escalate incidents after a thorough investigation.
30% - Essential - Collaboration and Mentoring:
Provide tier 2 and tier 3 level support of incidents escalated by analysts and CSOC interns. Educate and mentor junior CSOC staff to enable them to learn and advance their Information Security abilities. Maintain a positive working environment.
10% - Essential - Security Assessment:
Perform vulnerability assessments to gauge the organization against regulatory and internal policy compliance. Provide technical security guidance to IT staff, particularly on vulnerability remediation. Participate in application and infrastructure penetration tests, including phishing tests.
10% - Essential - Research:
Maintain situational awareness of the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. Review and develop detection rules and capabilities to prevent and detect the most relevant threats to the university.

Education - Bachelor's Degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field.

work Experience  - Experience in information technology systems or related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience - Experience working in Security monitoring and intrusion detection; security assessments and penetration testing; incident response.

Certifications - Security + (Desired but not required)

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
100% - Recognize or inspect visually
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

  10% - Overnight Travel

  25%- Employee will be expected to respond to situations during non-normal university operating hours.  Participation with on-call rotational duties within the group will be expected.  There will be              some expected travel with this position.  

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Expected Salary Range ($ 68,397.00 - $ 91,258.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

September 27, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

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