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Role Snapshot
Tier 1 SOC Analyst role at Nelnet focused on monitoring and triaging security alerts to defend against cyber threats. This entry-level position serves as the first line of response in a 24/7 remote environment with on-call rotation support.
Key Responsibilities: Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewalls, and other tools; investigate and classify events to identify potential incidents and escalate to Tier 2 analysts with detailed documentation. Support incident response by gathering logs and IOCs, participate in threat hunting, maintain SIEM rules, and stay current on emerging threats and attacker tactics.
Skills & Tools: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Technical proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Google SecOps, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR/XDR tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender), and foundational networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
Qualifications: 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or SOC environments with familiarity with SIEM and EDR/XDR tools. CompTIA Security+ or equivalent entry-level certification preferred; exposure to scripting, CTF events, or cybersecurity labs is a plus.
Location: Nebraska
Compensation: $75K–$90K/yr