SOC Analyst Security Clearance

Position: SOC Analyst with Security Clearance
Job Details Supports the creation of cyber-intelligence tools / methods and assists with research and analysis in order to mitigate and eliminate data and cyber security risks. Assists with the development of acceptance criteria for cybersecurity architecture.
* Monitor and analyze network traffic, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), security events and logs.
* Prioritizing and differentiating between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.
* Develop, maintain, and follow SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Support daily and monthly situation reporting per shift.
* Proactively reviewing large data sets for anomalous activity.
* Create detective content for monitoring devices such as IDS and SIEM and advise on proactive blocks for security architecture.
* Creating and tracking security investigations to resolution.
* Composing security alert notifications and other communications.
* Advising incident responders in the steps to take to investigate and resolve computer security incidents.
* Staying up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
* 2+ years of experience in systems security.
* Active Secret Clearance
* Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certification or CompTIA CySA+ and (within 6 months of hire) any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR from the DOD 8570 list (or other similar certifications as approved by Government) Other Job Specific Skills
* Ability to work a shift schedule.
* Able to multitask and give equal attention to a variety of functions while under pressure.
* Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
* Exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
* Experience in handling incident response.
* Strong attention to detail. #cjpost

Job Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
* 2+ years of experience in systems security.
* Active Secret Clearance
* Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certification or CompTIA CySA+