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**Details** + **Department:** Security + **Schedule:** Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT + **Location:** Remote **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** **Position Overview:** The SOC Jr Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events within the organization's IT environment. Working with the Security Operations Center (SOC), you will help identify threats, investigate security alerts, and support incident response efforts. This position will also be the escalation point between SOC Tier 1/2 and the Incident Response Team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cybersecurity, a proactive approach to threat detection, and a keen interest in solving security challenges. **Key Responsibilities:** **Monitoring and Detection:** + Continuously monitor security events from various platforms, including SIEM, SOAR, and EDR + Identify potential security incidents by analyzing alerts and logs for suspicious activities. + Escalate incidents based on their severity and impact, following established protocols. **Incident Investigation and Response:** + Assist in the incident response process, including initial investigation, triage, and containment. + Work with other teams to analyze the root cause of incidents and recommend remediation steps. + Document actions taken during incidents and create incident reports for future reference. **Log Analysis:** + Perform log analysis to identify unusual patterns or behaviors that may indicate security risks. + Collaborate with senior analysts to refine detection rules and improve threat identification techniques. **Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing:** + Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices. + Provide input on enhancing SOC processes, tools, and incident response playbooks. + Participate in team training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance SOC capabilities. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience highly preferred. + Up to 1 year of experience in a cybersecurity or SOC role is preferred, but entry-level candidates with strong technical skills may also be considered. + Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security platforms. + Understanding of network protocols, threat detection, and incident response principles. + Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or Splunk Certified User are a plus. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. + Effective communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. **Requirements** Education: + High School diploma equivalency and 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. **Additional Preferences** \#LI-Remote **Why Join Our Team** When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 134,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. 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