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Apex Systems · 2 days ago

Security Operations Center Analyst

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

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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.

Qualification

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Incident handlingSOC environmentCNDNetwork threatsTCP/IPSystem administrationSecurity elementsTechnical reportsDoD 8570Cybersecurity domainProblem-solvingCommunicationSelf-starterAnalyticalIndependent thinkingIncident InvestigationsSIEM PlatformsAnti-VirusHIPSIDSIPSNetwork ForensicsMalware AnalysisUnix/Linux Command LineScriptingProgrammingIntelligence Driven DefenseCyber Kill ChainMITRE ATT&CK

Required

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

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree

3+ 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 is required within 6 months of start

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

Preferred

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