SOC Analyst

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking SOC Analysts to support a high-priority security engagement for a New York-based client. This role is focused on day-to-day security monitoring and incident response, helping stabilize and scale SOC operations during a critical growth phase. The pay rate for this role is between $50-$56 an hour based on the candidates years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

-Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across SIEM and security platforms

-Perform incident response activities including analysis, escalation, and documentation

-Follow and execute SOC playbooks and response workflows

-Identify false positives and contribute to alert tuning and process improvement

-Escalate high-severity incidents and collaborate with engineering and security leadership

-Document incidents, actions taken, and outcomes clearly and accurately

-Support 8x5 SOC coverage during U.S. business hours

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Skills and Requirements

3-7+ years of experience in a SOC, Incident Response, or Security Operations role

Hands-on experience monitoring and responding to alerts in a SOC environment

Experience working with SIEM platforms and endpoint security tools Experience with CrowdStrike

Exposure to Nozomi or OT security environments