Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and analyzing threat activity to provide Computer Network Defense and Response for US government missions with an accent on incident handling, threat hunting, and malware analysis. Focus on detecting anomalous patterns, implementing countermeasures, and managing security events within high-security SAP environments.

Location: Onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado. U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Salary: $112,840 - $137,310

Company

A global technology and professional services company delivering mission-critical technology and security services to the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence communities.

What you will do

• Perform 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise.
• Lead efforts in incident handling, including detection, analysis, triage, and response.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify anomalous patterns and manage security content.
• Analyze security events from Windows logs, network traffic, and IDS to discern legitimate incidents.
• Develop rules, filters, signatures, and scripts to enhance detection and analysis capabilities.
• Support Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance are required to start.
• Ability to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 5+ years of related experience in computer network defense operations.
• Strong technical skills in SIEM platforms, log management, and endpoint threat detection.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite, network communications, and routing protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CSSP Analyst, CSSP Auditor, or Incident Responder (to be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Experience analyzing NetFlow data and packet capture (PCAP).
• Familiarity with common attack methodologies and tactics.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute directly to national defense and global security.
• Access to a total rewards program and comprehensive corporate benefits.
• Professional growth within a global network of 26,000 experts.
• Work with cutting-edge AI/ML, cloud, and cyber security technologies.