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Cherokee Federal · 4 hours ago

Security Operations Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission. The Security Operations Engineer provides monitoring, analysis, and response support within the Security Operations Center to protect enterprise networks, while collaborating with IT and business units to ensure secure operations.

GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring the network within the firewall (LAN)

Responsible for monitoring the network beyond the firewall (WAN)

Assist in establishing a mature and optimized Security Operations Center discipline to support managed security services focused on vulnerability and security information event management engagements

Monitor and analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other tools to identify security issues for remediation

Monitor and analyze alerts and notifications from multiple security systems

Communicate, escalate, and/or mitigate alerts regarding intrusions and compromises to the enterprise

Conduct operations surrounding cyber security incident response technologies including network logging and forensics, security information and event management tools, security analytics platforms, log search technologies, and host-based forensics, as needed

Perform scanning and monitoring activities to provide in-depth visibility into potential known and unknown vulnerabilities and threats that may pose risks to our environment

Document actions in cases to effectively communicate information to internal and external stakeholders

Perform hunting for malicious activity across the network and digital assets

Maintain incident logs with relevant activity

Document investigation results, ensuring relevant details are passed to GSOC Lead and stakeholders

Participate in root cause analysis or lessons learned sessions

Establish and maintain excellent working relationships/partnerships with the cyber security and infrastructure support teams throughout the Information Technology organization, as well as business units

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Security InformationEvent Management (SIEM)Vulnerability assessmentsRoot cause analysisNetwork monitoringThreat huntingCustomer service focusProblem solvingCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

US Citizenship

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline or equivalent work experience in a related field

Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills

Minimum of 2-3 years' experience supporting security operations center / service desk / call centers

Customer service focus, and strong interface/communication skills

Ability to ask relevant questions of customers and engineers in support of problem resolution

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Ability to follow procedures and work instructions to perform tasks

Identify process gaps and proactively improve system inefficiencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to support shift work

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Other possible benefits as provided

Company

Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.

Founded in 1969

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

5001-10000 employees