EDR Analyst

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Title: EDR Analyst

Locations: Moines, IA

Duration :12 Months

Position Summary:
The State of Iowa is seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with strong expertise in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and cybersecurity incident handling. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastpaced environment with aggressive timelines and will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to events and alerts supporting statewide IT systems. This is a remote position.

Required Experience:
Handson experience working with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
Experience responding to, and analyzing, cybersecurity events and incidents
Experience working with Crowdstrike, or comparable EDR tool
Ability to work in highpressure, fastpaced environments

Experience working with CrowdStrike or comparable EDR tool

Responsibilities:
Provide security monitoring and response efforts for, and in coordination with, the Security Operations Center (SOC)
Lead outreach and coordination with statewide partners, including County, Municipal, and educational entities

• Strong communication, reporting, and documentation abilities
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber-security events, alerts, and incidents affecting State of Iowa IT systems
  Take appropriate actions to protect IT assets from potential incidents and threats
  Document and report changes, trends, and implications related to evolving cyber-security tools, systems, and solutions
  Follow SOC processes and assist ISD Security Engineers and OCIO support teams during alerts, events, and incidents
  Submit new events and update existing events within the SOC ticketing system
  Provide phone and email support to state agencies and participating partners during alerts, events, and incidents
  Provide offhours or adhoc shift support as required
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partners across varying technical backgrounds
  Capability to perform Tier 1 troubleshooting, including log collection, documentation review, and appropriate escalation
  Maintain uptodate knowledge on relevant cyber-security technologies and tools
  Support Tier 1 SOC Analysts in triaging cyber-security events, alerts, and incidents
  Follow detailed operational procedures to analyze, escalate, and support remediation of critical security incidents
  Assist with SOC metrics, reporting, and communications
  Support incident response activities up to the preliminary forensics stage
  Monitor EDR tools and perform initial assessment and data gathering for alerts

Skills

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Hands on experience working with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools

Required

3

Years

Experience responding to cyber security events and incidents

Required

3

Years

Experience working with Crowdstrike, or comparable EDR tool

Required

3

Years

Ability to work in high pressure, fast paced environments

Required

3

Years