Job Title:

Cyber Threat Specialist (SOC & Threat Intelligence) Role Overview We are seeking a highly technical, tenacious Cyber Threat Specialist to serve as a critical line of defense in our 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC). This is not a passive monitoring role; you will utilize real-time threat intelligence to investigate security events, perform baseline threat hunting, and design improvised solutions to mitigate active threats. The ideal candidate blends the foundational skills of a standard SOC Analyst with the proactive mindset of an Intelligence Researcher.

Key Responsibilities Active Monitoring & Analysis:

Monitor daily cybersecurity activity across a variety of commercial and custom tools to determine if events are benign or malignant.

Incident Response & Malware:

Perform analysis on detected malware and escalate critical findings to senior incident response teams.

Proactive Threat Hunting:

Execute baseline threat hunting based on intelligence gathered from industry peers and external sources, specifically focusing on phishing and potential breach indicators.

Forensic Investigation:

Perform proficient forensic analysis using security monitoring systems to discover the root source of anomalous events.

System Administration:

Execute complex administration tasks for security tools, including customization and cross-tool integrations to maintain high efficacy.

Strategy & Research:

Assist in internal and external research to stay ahead of the threat landscape and develop strategies for departmental workflow improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related IT discipline is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in security tool administration and event analysis. Knowledge of firewall management, anti-virus protocols, and patching cycles.

Certifications:

IT Security certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, CEH) are highly desired.

Soft Skills:

We are looking for three core traits: Teamwork, Curiosity, and Tenacity. You must be able to work successfully with diverse technical teams under pressure.

Availability:

Must be able to work the early morning shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) and adhere to the hybrid on-site schedule. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: _EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: _%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. _Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additional Skills (none specified)

AllSTEM Representative Contact Info Account Executive:

Nichols Branch Phone:

Location:

Ontario, CA