SOC Analyst 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to define your future in the commercial real estate industry based on your own unique skills and experience?

Whether your talents lie in marketing, operations, finance, human resources, management, or something different altogether, you’ll find flexibility and a sense of belonging at Berkadia. We’re committed to a culture that strives for excellence – a place where your contributions are valued, you are empowered to create positive impact, and you can grow your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

The SOC Analyst I role  is integral to the Information Security Program which strives to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the organization empowering our employees to perform business activities securely and seamlessly. This position focuses on monitoring and analyzing the organization's security posture, detecting and responding to threats, and managing IT security operations for our global network. Responsibilities include conducting log analysis, incident handling, and enhancing defensive strategies using advanced security tools. The SOC Analyst I contributes to the development of security measures that protect systems and data and supporting the company’s global security infrastructure. This key role demands a proactive approach to security, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.

We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:

• Perform monitoring and data correlation to events of interest using multiple tools such as system event logs, SIEM, IPS/IDS logs, network traffic, anti-virus console and client end-point software to determine if there is an incident.
• Respond to security incident and investigation requests in line with established processes and procedures within defined service level targets.
• Must have extensive experience in multiple security areas such as SIEM, IDS and APT.
• Drive containment strategy during data loss or breach events.
• Triage and resolve advanced vector attacks such as botnets and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Perform basic forensic activities e.g. conducting examinations of computers, system logs, applications and networks to locate evidence.
• Perform Root cause analysis (RCA) for the incidents and update the knowledge management.
• Tuning of IDS, proxy policy, in-line malware tools based on threat feeds, trust and reputation data, incidents, or vulnerabilities and exploits of downstream systems.
• Provide tuning recommendations to administrators based on findings during investigations or threat information reviews.
• Research and stay up to date on current security threats and vulnerabilities to relevant information systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have: 

• Proven experience in supporting complex global environments with a strong background in IT security technologies, including antivirus, firewalls, IDS, data loss prevention, and web content filtering.
• Accredited certifications in Incident Handling such as CEH, GCIH, or ECIH, coupled with hands-on experience in investigation, log analysis, and using security tools like Netsparker, Nessus, Tenable Security Center, and Snort IDS.
• Expertise in identifying, handling, and mitigating a wide range of cyber threats, including viruses, spoofing, hoaxes, malware, and web application attacks.
• Proficient in security incident triage, root cause analysis, and a solid understanding of security protocols such as SSL/TLS, certificates, and encryption methods.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operating systems (Unix/Linux, Windows), network security technologies (IPS/IDS, VPN, firewalls), and application security.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a similar position

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities 
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services  
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave   
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:  
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement 
• Pet insurance discounts 
• And more! 

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

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Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.   

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact talentacquisition@berkadia.com.

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