Job Specifications
"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".
Job Title: Security Analyst 1
Duration: 03 Months (Estimated End Date: 04/20/2026)
Location: Preference is for Seattle, WA. Conversion is possible, but only for Seattle-based resources. Remote is ok - but there will not be the potential to convert a resource. Anywhere in the US is OK for US - Core Hours would remain as written in the Pacific Time zone.
Mac or Windows Ok
PR Range: $39/hr - $42/hr on W2
Schedules:
2 weeks of 36 to 1 week to 48 hours - OT is ok!
On Call - would only be on the days that they worked, but it would be the full 24 hours, including holidays.
Averages to 40 hours/week, however schedule is as follows:
Week 1 & 2: 3 x 12 hour shifts = 36 hours
Week 3: 4 x12-hour shifts = 48 hours (On call after hours work required on Week 3, adding Saturday)
Core Hours: 6:30 am Pacific - 6:30 pm Pacific
Work days to be Wed, Thurs, Fri on all Weeks, Week 3 adds Saturday
The position will require 40 hours/week, on average. We do require 3x 12-hour shifts for 2 weeks and 4x 12-hour shifts every 3rd week.
This position will include working 1 weekend day on the 48 hour week.
Work day is from 6:30 am Pacific to 6:30 pm Pacific time and is Wed, Thurs, Friday, and every 3rd Saturday.
The initial onboarding schedule will be M-F with 8 am starts until ready to be fully operational.
Require on-call responsibilities to operate outside of core hours when on 48 hour week.
Job Description:
Years of experience 1+
You will be the first point of contact for triaging security alerts and will engage more senior analysts and management as required.
Correlate data from SIEM, EDR, and firewall logs
Perform basic log analysis and escalate suspicious activity
Follow standard operating procedures and escalate issues or improvement opportunities as needed.
Map basic security incidents to MITRE ATT&CK tactics during documentation
Identifies and escalates issues related to data privacy.
Document incidents in ticketing systems
Support endpoint and network monitoring activities
Participate in shift handovers and daily SOC briefings
Skills:
Security Monitoring: Understands basic alert types and can triage low-level events
Security Operations: Follows established SOC procedures and documents findings
Incident Escalation: Recognizes when to escalate alerts to senior analysts
1+ years of experience in IT or security operations (internships or bootcamps acceptable)
Basic understanding of networking protocols and operating systems
Basic understanding of incident response phases
Awareness of common indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Familiarity with ticketing systems and escalation procedures.
Networking Basics: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, ICMP
Security Concepts: CIA triad, types of malware, phishing, brute force, DDoS
Operating Systems: Basic Windows (Event Viewer, Task Manager), Linux (top, ps, netstat)
Security Tools:
SIEM: Splunk (basic search), IBM QRadar (offense monitoring)
AV/EDR: Windows Defender, CrowdStrike
Ticketing: ServiceNow, Jira
Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis
Cloud platforms: Basic AWS/Azure console navigation, understanding of cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Basic understanding of containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals)
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
GenAI tools: ChatGPT or similar for threat research assistance, automated report summarization
Foundational security certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, CySA+, GSOC) or pursuing certification
Education:
Bachelor's or equivalent experience.
About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities
ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
About the Company
ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states, ASK Consulting connects the most talented people with exceptional opportunities.
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