> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1576269-cybersecurity-soc-analyst-tier-i](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1576269-cybersecurity-soc-analyst-tier-i). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Tier I - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Bossier City, LA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $57,824.0 - $67,057.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Cyber Security, Network Security, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Phishing, Malware, Spoofing, Information Technology, Ddos, Splunk - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D328F7BFDA89443BB98D9110448C3276/job/ ## About the Role Cybersecurity,IT Security Operations,Security Monitoring Experience: 0 + years of related experience, * Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree - 0+ years of experience (or equivalent) required . 1+ years of experience preferred . * A qualifying certification to meet DoD CSSP Analyst requirements: CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, or PenTest+. * Ability to obtain CompTIA CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User, and Splunk Core Certified Power User certifications within 6 months of hire. * Knowledge of attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.). * Experience reviewing network, host, and application audit logs. Security Clearance Level: Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust. ## Description As a member of the 24x7x365 TSS SOC team supporting the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), the Tier I SOC Analyst performs initial triage and escalation of security alerts from hardware, software, intelligence sources, virtual systems, and virtual applications. Aptitude and flexibility to quickly learn third-party toolsets is essential. Responsibilities * Provide technical support on event network security logs and trend analysis. * Detect the full spectrum of known cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS, malware, phishing, others). * Uncover and pinpoint security violations of compromised systems and devices. * Correlate security events from various capabilities to identify attacks and breaches. * Analyze and act on intelligence information to secure customer networks and devices. * Observe, document, and report actions taken by malicious actors in customer networks. * Maintain a current understanding of best practices and strategies used in cybersecurity. * Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Chrome for Sale? Comet - the upcoming perplexity browser Stealing and leaking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1331-wearedevelopers-live-chrome-for-sale-comet-the-upcoming-perplexity-browser-stealing-and-leaking) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Micro-frontends anti-patterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/299-micro-frontends-anti-patterns) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 216: CyberSec + Mythos, Stack Overflow for Agents & DOOM in TTF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/728-dev-digest-216-cybersec-mythos-stack-overflow-for-agents-doom-in-ttf) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)