Information Security Analyst (Security Operations / SOC Focus)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Information Security Analyst (Security Operations / SOC Focus) for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in San Francisco, CA .

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and analyze security events using Splunk, applying SPL queries to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.
• Support Level 1 and Level 2 SOC operations, including initial triage, escalation, and incident response activities aligned with the cyber kill chain framework.
• Use SQL for querying and validating event data across databases and reporting platforms.
• Apply Python (or R) for automating security analysis tasks, parsing logs, or building small tools for data enrichment.
• Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to summarize findings and support incident reviews.
• Contribute to process improvement and threat-hunting efforts by correlating data from multiple sources.

Required Skills :

• Splunk experience (creating SPL queries, dashboards, or alert tuning)
• Strong SQL knowledge for data querying and validation
• Python programming (or equivalent scripting experience)
• Understanding of SOC operations (Level 1 & 2) and incident response fundamentals
• Familiarity with the Cyber Kill Chain model and related threat frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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