DirectViz Solutions, LLC · 1 month ago
Junior Security Analyst
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expDirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions. They are seeking a Junior Security Analyst to monitor and analyze security events, investigate suspicious activities, and document findings to enhance cybersecurity operations.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze security events and alerts reported by the TSA Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system on a 24x7x365 basis
Identify and investigate suspicious or malicious activity and cyber events that violate TSA policy
Analyze logs and events from current and future device types that send data to the TSA Security Operations Center (SOC)
Review non-traditional data feeds (e.g., Human Resources data, badging information, physical security devices) integrated into the SIEM architecture
Document all findings and additional information collected during each security investigation
Record all relevant artifacts (e.g., emails, logs, documents, URLs, screenshots) associated with security events and incidents in the TSA SOC incident tracking system
Qualification
Required
Education: High School degree
1 to 3 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environment performing security event monitoring and analysis
Working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks
Must possess a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.)
Must be capable of analyzing security logs and events from the following types of devices such as, but not limited to: Firewalls (FWs), Intrusion Detection Sensors/Intrusion Prevention Sensors (IDS/IPS), Host-based Intrusion Detection System/ Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIDS/HIPS), proxy/web filter, vulnerability scans, routers, router Internet Protocol (IP) accounting systems (i.e., Cisco NetFlow), Virtual Private Network (VPN) gateways/concentrators, server event logs, e-mail and host anti-virus, desktop security monitoring agents, anti-virus servers, IP services (i.e. Domain Name System (DNS) Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network address translation devices, MDM (e.g. cellphones), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and cloud security infrastructure (e.g. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.)
Clearance Requirements: Secret or higher
Preferred
Certification: Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent certification is desired
Experience with Splunk query language
Experience with IDS/IPS/firewall/security configurations and signature development
Experience with PCAP analysis
Experience with Tanium threat response
Ability and prior experience with analyzing information technology security events to discern events that qualify as legitimate security incidents as opposed to non-incidents. This includes the identification of malicious code present within a computer system as well identification of malicious activities that are present within a computer system and/or enterprise network
Experience working with a ticket management system to collect, document and maintain information pertinent to security investigations and incidents
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability produce clear and thorough security incident reports and briefings
Experience in monitoring the operational status of monitoring components and escalating and reporting outages of the components
Conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also desired
Experience working with various event logging systems and must be proficient in the review of security event log analysis. Previous experience with SIEM platforms that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting is also preferred
Experience with the identification and implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment
Experience in collecting and maintaining information pertinent to security; investigations and incidents in a format that supports analysis, situational awareness reporting, and law enforcement investigation efforts
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(k) match
Generous PTO accrual
Professional development reimbursement
Corporate-funded technology certifications
Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs
Company
DirectViz Solutions, LLC
DirectViz Solutions is an information technology company that offers business process engineering services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vinnie Tran
President/CEO
Todd B.
Chief Technology Officer
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