Information Security/Privacy Analyst I

TASC, Inc.
Rockville, MD, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $112,500.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Unix CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Computer Networks Linux Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security Log Analysis Packet Analyzer Network Protocols
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Job description

We are seeking a CIOCC Tier 1 Cyber Security Analyst to support day-to-day Security Operations Center activities. This individual will monitor, analyze, triage, and respond to security events generated from SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security technologies, Network Access Control solutions, and other client data sources. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional with SOC experience or a recent graduate with relevant industry certifications., * Monitor and analyze security events and incidents from multiple security platforms

  • Perform initial triage and investigation of potential cybersecurity incidents
  • Analyze events from SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and NAC technologies
  • Review security logs to identify suspicious or malicious activity
  • Escalate incidents requiring additional investigation or response
  • Document findings, actions, and technical details clearly
  • Support security monitoring across Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments
  • Perform IDS log analysis
  • Analyze packet captures and network traffic where required
  • Apply knowledge of common network protocols and services during investigations
  • Communicate technical findings clearly to team members and stakeholders, * Network Security
  • Threat Detection
  • Security Incident Documentation

Additional Notes

  • Hybrid onsite role in Rockville, MD
  • Target schedule is either 12:00 PM-10:00 PM or 8:00 PM-6:00 AM depending on staffing needs
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory
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Requirements

  • 1-3 years of Security Operations Center experience

OR * Recent college graduate with relevant cybersecurity certifications

  • Experience working with Windows, Linux, and/or UNIX
  • Experience with Splunk or a comparable SIEM platform
  • Understanding of cybersecurity monitoring and incident analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical information
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain required agency clearance
  • Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift based on staffing requirements, * IDS log analysis experience
  • Packet capture and traffic-analysis experience
  • Knowledge of common network protocols and services, including:

  • FTP
  • HTTP
  • SSH
  • SMB
  • DAP

Preferred Certifications

  • CSIS
  • CEH
  • CSTA
  • CSTP
  • GCFE
  • CISSP
  • GCIH
  • GCIA
  • GPEN

Technical Skills

  • Splunk / SIEM
  • Security Event Monitoring
  • SOC Operations
  • Incident Triage
  • Incident Response
  • Firewall Analysis
  • IDS / IPS
  • Endpoint Security
  • Network Access Control / NAC
  • Log Analysis
  • Packet Capture Analysis
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • UNIX
  • TCP/IP
  • FTP

Benefits & conditions

Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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