SOC Analyst

An employer is looking for a SOC Analyst to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate will be responsible for interacting with the government customer and being their first line of defense regarding any cyber threats. This person should have outstanding customer service skills and basic knowledge in cyber using SIEM tools to monitor the network for malicious activity. This person will be ensuring its overall health through 24/7 monitoring, directing, controlling, coordination, de-conflicting, synchronizing, and reporting the status to other staff.

Bachelor degree and 4 YOE within cybersecurity DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC needed for submission to opening! Experience monitoring the network for malicious activity using SIEM Tool like Wireshark, Splunk, Arcsight, Snort, Fireeye, PCAP, etc Knowledge of Cyber Incident Handling/Triage ( preparation, detection/analysis, containment, and post incident events) Experience creating reports and briefing senior leaders on current cyber threats affecting networks through the use of IDS tools

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification Knowledge of the DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process Knowledge of DOD Cyberspace Operations (JP 3-12) Knowledge of the DoD orders process Knowledge of DOD’s Cyber Incident Handling Program (CJCSM 6510.01B) Knowledge of DODIN Transport (DODI 8010.01)

$55/hr to $62/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.