SOC Analyst III

OverviewSOC Analyst III Workplace Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-month C@H) Location: Century City, CA Industry: Financial Services Compensation: $65-$100 hourly About the Role: We are working with a leading investment management firm in Los Angeles to find a skilled Level 3 SOC Analyst on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security professional who is ready to go beyond day-to-day alert triage and take a deeper role in analysis and threat investigation. As a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC), you will handle complex alerts, analyze logs, and assess potential risks across enterprise environments. You won’t just react – you’ll investigate, correlate data, and help tell the story behind each incident to determine what is truly at risk. ResponsibilitiesTriage and respond to high-level security alerts and incidentsPerform in-depth log analysis to identify and understand anomaliesCorrelate events across multiple systems to build a clear picture of security eventsDetermine the impact, risk, and severity of incidentsCollaborate with the red team’s monthly testing results to refine detection and response strategiesSupport continuous improvement of threat detection and incident response processesMust-Have QualificationsStrong experience with Splunk for log analysis and correlationSolid understanding of Microsoft environment logs (Active Directory, Exchange, etc.)Experience working in or supporting a cloud environment (Azure), with a focus on interpreting logs from a security standpointCritical thinking and investigative mindset – not just reacting to alerts, but understanding root causes and riskStrong verbal and written communication skills to articulate findings clearlyPreferred QualificationsExperience with CrowdStrike EDR – highly preferredFamiliarity with Darktrace and AI securityCertifications in Splunk and industry relevant Cybersecurity certificatesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Experience: 3 years required