• SOC L1 Engineer

    BlackBox (Plano, TX)


    SOC Analyst L1

     

    Overview

     

    As a Level 1 SOC Analyst, you’ll be on the frontlines of defending our organization from cyber threats. This is a hands-on role where you’ll monitor, analyze, and respond to security events in real time—helping safeguard global operations, protect critical data, and ensure business continuity.

     

    This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity, eager to grow in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment and motivated by the opportunity to make a direct impact on organizational security.

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    Monitor and analyze security events across global operations, responding to threats in real time.

     

    Provide first-level incident response, analysis, and remediation guidance.

     

    Work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational assets.

     

    Investigate suspicious activities (network probing, DDoS, malware, etc.) and recommend actions based on security best practices.

     

    Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports from SIEM tools, delivering insights and analysis to stakeholders.

     

    Provide high-quality threat detection, incident response, and monitoring within established SLAs.

     

    Stay sharp on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and tools to bring proactive intelligence to the team.

     

    Work in a 24/7 SOC shift rotation supporting continuous monitoring and defense.

     

    What You Bring

     

    2+ years of cybersecurity experience in SOC, security monitoring, or related technical support roles.

     

    Strong operating system knowledge: Windows, Linux, macOS.

     

    Familiarity with attack techniques such as probing, scanning, DDoS, and malware.

     

    General understanding of firewalls, authentication, access control, anti-virus/EDR, patching, and logging.

     

    Knowledge of fundamental networking protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, DHCP.

     

    Hands-on exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint detection tools.

     

    Awareness of cloud security principles and modern IT environments.

     

    Behavioral Skills

     

    Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex data into actionable insights.

     

    Strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve incidents.

     

    Clear communicator able to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

     

    Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and collaborate effectively.

     

    Adaptability to manage multiple simultaneous incidents in a high-pressure environment.

     

    Proactive learner with a passion for staying current on evolving threats and security practices.

     

    Education & Certifications

     

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

    Required Certification:

    CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    Preferred Certifications (Nice-to-Have):

    EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)

    CompTIA Security

    + Why Join Us?

     

    Real Impact: Be part of the team that actively protects global systems from cyberattacks.

     

    Career Growth: Gain exposure to advanced tools and frameworks, with opportunities to move into Tier 2+ SOC or specialized cybersecurity roles.

     

    Continuous Learning: Access to certifications, training, and mentorship to keep your skills sharp.

     

    Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a diverse, supportive team where your contributions are valued.

     

    Future-Ready Security: Stay at the forefront of defending against evolving cyber threats.

     

    • If you’re excited to kickstart or grow your cybersecurity career, thrive in a fast-paced SOC environment, and want to be part of a mission-driven security team, we’d love to hear from you.