Security Operations Analyst (SOC Liaison/EndPoint Security/VM)

Who we are

Technuf, LLC is a Maryland based SBA certified 8(a) small business company providing leading-edge and proven technologies, industry vertical domain expertise and highly skilled and motivated professionals to achieve our customers’ mission critical business needs.

What we’re looking for

Technuf is seeking a skilled and experienced Security Operations Analyst (SOC Liaison/EndPoint Security/VM).

Job Description

The Security Operations Analyst serves as the primary liaison between internal security teams, our virtual CISO (vCISO), and contracted 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC). This role focuses on daily security monitoring, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident coordination. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in operational security tooling and processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with vCISO and SOC on architecture, threat mitigation, and compliance alignment.
• Coordinate with vCISO and SOC for incident response.
• Support annual security audits and risk reviews.
• Enforce endpoint security via Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and network access with Extreme XIQ-SE Control and Aruba ClearPass NAC.
• Manage setup, servicing, and deployment of Microsoft Defender XDR and its suite of products.
• Perform daily security analysis, communication, and capacity building with internal BPS device management staff.
• Lead vulnerability management, cybersecurity integration, and coordination/support with vCISO.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside vendors providing 24x7x365 SOC services for severity 1 and 2 incidents/events.
• Actively perform regular vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus Scanner and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management.
• Act upon security consultant and SOC recommendations to enact changes within the Microsoft Defender XDR suite, including user conditional access policies and Microsoft Sentinel review, and serve as the primary interface for the SOC vendor and ticketing system.
• Manage content filtering infrastructure and agents for LightSpeed or alternate solutions.
• Work with and train internal BPS security support staff and vendors to achieve best practices in risk assessment and testing.

Requirements

• Experience in a Security Operations Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Endpoint Security role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR (Defender for Endpoint, Defender Vulnerability Management, and Sentinel).
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus.
• Experience coordinating with SOC providers and managing security tickets and incidents.
• Working knowledge of endpoint security, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Interviews

Please note that both remote and in-person interviews may be required for this opportunity.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in Buffalo, NY.