Principal Security Analyst

About Foresite Foresite Cybersecurity, a global Google-first security partner, delivers cutting-edge managed security, cyber consulting, and compliance services. We empower businesses to navigate the evolving cloud threat landscape with robust security outcomes.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional ready to defend against global threats? Join Foresite's Cyber Fusion Center in Overland Park, KS. As a Principal SOC Analyst, you'll be on the front lines, monitoring real-time events, leveraging threat intelligence, and protecting our valued clients. If you possess a strong foundation in networking, system administration, and a passion for information security, we want you! Responsibilities:

• Real-time Threat Detection: Monitor SIEM (including Google Chronicle SIEM) to detect and analyze security events.
• Incident Response: Investigate alerts, analyze incidents, and respond with precision.
• Proactive Threat Hunting: Identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Security Analysis: Analyze events from Google Security Operations, EDR, and managed security systems.
• Data & System Management: Manage customer data, inventories, and operational tickets.
• Escalation & Resolution: Provide guidance, resolve complex issues, and escalate as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to enhancing security products and services.
• Team Leadership: Serve as an escalation point and mentor team members.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with engineers, responders, and clients.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document incidents, analyze patterns, and contribute to reports.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Adapt & Thrive: Embrace the challenge of a fast-paced security environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Security Expertise: Solid understanding of security principles, attack vectors, and technologies.
• 3+ years dedicated cybersecurity experience.
• Training in System Administration, Networking, and/or Security
• SIEM Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SIEM (preferably Google Security Operations).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication Prowess: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Passion for Security: Genuine desire to protect organizations from cyber threats.
• CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, routing/switching, and security operations.
• Experience with Google Security Operations, Google Cloud, Security Command Center, or Google Threat Intelligence.
• Aptitude for network/system troubleshooting.
• Critical thinking and logic skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong task and time management.
• Experience mentoring security analysts

Skills:

• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and guidelines.
• Strong collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Grow with Foresite: This is just the beginning. At Foresite, we're committed to your professional growth. As a SOC Analyst, you'll have opportunities to explore diverse career paths in Security Engineering, Consulting, Solutions Architecting, and even Sales. We offer a culture of mentorship, in-depth Google Cloud training and certification programs, and career planning resources to help you reach your full potential. Benefits: Location: This position is preferred in-person in our Kansas City office, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our dynamic SOC team. (Foresite also offers a variety of fully remote positions.) Shift Work: Be a part of our 24/7 Security Operations Center, contributing to a critical function that provides continuous protection for our clients. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation to all our employees. Remote About the Company: Foresite Apply tot his job Apply To this Job