SOC Analyst

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in systems security.
• 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)

• 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.