Information Security/Privacy Analyst I

PlanIT Group, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking an IT - Information Security/Privacy Analyst I in Rockville, MD. The role focuses on security operations support, incident monitoring, and regulatory readiness within a team environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in SOC or a recent graduate with industry certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain required agency clearance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a security operations center environment or recent college graduate with industry certifications.
• Experience with Windows, Linux or UNIX in a functional capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Splunk or similar SIEM tool experience.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain/maintain agency clearance.

Skills

SOC experience

Windows

Linux/UNIX

Communication skills

Splunk SIEM

US citizenship

Agency clearance

Job description

Job Title: IT - Information Security/Privacy Analyst I

Job Description: Summary:

• 1-3 years of security operations center environment experience or recent college graduate with industry certifications.
• Experience with a variety of operating systems including Windows, Linux or UNIX in a functional capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to communicate technical details clearly
• Splunk or similar SIEM tool
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
• MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED AGENCY CLEARANCE

Preferred

• CSIS, CEH, CSTA, CSTP, GCFE, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN. - One or more preferred
• IDS Log analysis skills
• Packet Capture tools and analysis
• Knowledge of well-known protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, DAP)
• This is for 2nd shift: 12p-10p OR 3rd shift: 8pm-6am