SOC Analyst at TEKsystems

Seeking a SOC Cybersecurity Analyst on the DISA GSM-O program at the Pentagon.

The shift is either Sun-Thurs or Tues-Saturday from 10p - 6am --

Everyone in the SOC works one weekend day.

Contract to hire:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, netflow, and custom sensors to identify compromises on customer networks/endpoints.

• Perform junior- to intermediate-level review of massive log files, pivot between data sets, and correlate evidence for incident investigations.

• Pass triaged alerts to senior-level SOC personnel and assist in identifying malicious actors on customer networks.

• Document analysis, findings, and actions in a case/knowledge management system.

Support senior-level SOC personnel with the creation and distribution of incident reports to customers and higher headquarters.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher, and ability to obtain TS/SCI

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 1+ years of prior incident handling/response experience

• Experience working in a SOC environment is required

• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.

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

• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings

• DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting.

• DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification prior to starting.

• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain and an ability to think and work independently

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Willing to perform shift work, including weekend hours.

Skills:

Security, Soc, Siem, Splunk, Cyber security, Threat hunting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, Full Packet Capture), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.

• In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. ArcSight, Splunk, Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, QRadar, LogLogic).

• Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS/HBSS, IDS/IPS, Full Packet Capture, Network Forensics.

• Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.

• Unix/Linux command line experience.

• Scripting and programming experience.

• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.

Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.

o  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)  

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.