About this role
This role is a Specialist Analyst focused on securing AWS cloud environments within Caesars' Security Operations Center (SOC). You will monitor for threats, lead incident response activities, and automate security operations while mentoring junior SOC analysts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor AWS cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities
- Optimize and integrate security tools and services between AWS and SOC systems
- Automate security processes using Python or Bash
- Lead SOC operational excellence and incident response activities
- Mentor junior SOC analysts and communicate technical concepts
Technical Overview
Operate and enhance AWS security monitoring by using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and log analysis tools. Automate security processes with Python or Bash and optimize/coordinate AWS security tools and services across AWS and SOC systems.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced SOC professional with 5+ years securing Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments and 7+ years working in a Security Operations Center focused on threat detection and incident response. They can operate SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewall tooling, and they automate security processes using Python or Bash while mentoring junior analysts.
Must-Have Skills
5+ years of experience securing AWS cloud environments7+ years working in a Security Operations Centerthreat detectionincident responseSIEM platformslog analysisEDR solutionsIDS/IPSfirewallsPython or Bash
Nice-to-Have Skills
AWS Certified Security SpecialtyCISSPGCIHGCED
Tools & Platforms
AWSSecurity Operations Center (SOC)SIEMEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)IDS/IPSfirewallslog analysis toolsPythonBash
Required Skills
AWS cloud environments securityAWS security servicesAWS security best practicesthreat detectionincident responseSecurity Operations Center (SOC)SIEMEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)IDS/IPSfirewallslog analysisPythonBashmentoring junior SOC analysts
Hard Skills
AWS cloud environments securityAWS security servicesAWS security best practicesthreat detectionthreat detection analysisincident responseSecurity Operations Center (SOC)SIEM platformsSIEMEDR solutionsEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)IDS/IPSIntrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS)firewallslog analysislog analysis toolsPythonBashsecurity process automationAWS cloud security operationssecurity tools optimizationsecurity tools and services integrationtechnical leadershipoperational excellencementoring junior SOC analysts
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipdeveloping junior analystsexcellent verbal communication skillsexcellent written communication skillspresenting technical conceptsteamworkcross-functional collaborationanalytical mindsettroubleshooting complex security issuesability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Certifications
Preferred
AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender)
Keywords for Your Resume
Specialist AnalystSOC AnalystSOCSecurity Operations CenterSOC AWS SecurityAmazon Web ServicesAWS cloud environmentsAWS security servicesAWS security best practicesthreat detectionincident responseSIEM platformsSIEMEDR solutionsEndpoint Detection and ResponseIDS/IPSIntrusion Detection SystemIntrusion Prevention Systemfirewallslog analysisPythonBashAWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCISSPGIAC Certified Incident HandlerGIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
Deal Breakers
5+ years of experience securing AWS cloud environments, 7+ years working in a Security Operations Center, Hands-on experience in threat detection, analysis, and incident response, Ability to work in Las Vegas, NV (primary location stated)
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