SOC Analyst

Job Description:

- Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)

- GSMO program supporting DISA network (DoD) at SAFB

- Blue Team (defense)

- Shift work (4 10hr shifts) Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday

- Maintain TS clearance

- Key technologies: SIEM (Splunk, elastic stack, etc…)

- Key certifications: Security+, CYSA, CEH

- Salary is determined by skillsets and years of experience

This position will perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events, perform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks, and participate in the coordination of resources during incident response efforts

·Additionally, this position requires rotating shift work

Review DoD and open source intelligence for threats
Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate those into sensors and SIEMs

Triage and review system alerts to identify malicious actors on customer networks

Assist T1 analysts with triage and analysis

Complete moderate-level analysis of potential cybersecurity events that could threaten IT Systems

Report incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM

Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills

Create complex technical reports on analytic findings

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience (related DISA customer experience and Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree)

Must possess an active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification and CSSP-Analyst1 certification at your start date

Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)

Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements

Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics

Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods

Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense

Willing to perform shift work

Must have an active DoD Secret clearance

(Security+ CE, CISSP or equivalent)

Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain

CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization or Security Operations Center

In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform


Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required.