Security Operations (SecOps) Analyst, Gravity IT Resources, FL, US

Job Title: Security Operations (SecOps) Analyst

Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Job-Type: Contract

Overview: Our client is an $18B, Fortune 200 company in the automotive retailing, distribution and services industry. They are currently ranked in the Top 20 companies to work for in the US by Fortune Magazine, Top 20 best companies for diversity and have an amazing work culture and impressive long-term growth prospects.

We are seeking an experienced Security Operations (SecOps) Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity, incident response, and threat intelligence. This individual will play a key role in monitoring and responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and strengthening our security posture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents in real time.
• Develop and implement security monitoring strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
• Perform multi-telemetry-based threat investigations to identify internal and external cyber threats.
• Provide infrastructure teams with incident support, including containment actions and remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with threat detection content teams to enhance, tune, and develop new detection rules and platforms.
• Conduct root cause analysis and investigations, advising on prevention mechanisms and configuration improvements.
• Work closely with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure security best practices are implemented.
• Maintain and enhance SIEM systems and other security tools.
• Investigate security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security operations.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.) is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.