Security Operation Center Analyst II (SOC II) (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)

Redtracetech; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care Insurance

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies in Colorado is seeking a Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II to monitor and defend DoD networks. The role requires US citizenship and TS with SCI eligibility, with SAP experience and 5+ years in cybersecurity.

Travel of 10%–25% is expected, and a CSSP-like certification is required within six months of hire. The position involves 24x7 monitoring, incident handling, threat hunting, and malware analysis across collateral, SCI, and SAP environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• SAP experience required.
• CSSP Analyst, Auditor, or Incident Responder cert within 6 months (e.g., GICSP, GSEC, CCNA Security).

Responsibilities

• Provide CND and response support 24x7x365 monitoring and analysis.
• Conduct security event monitoring, analytics, and response activities.
• Lead incident handling, threat hunting, and malware analysis.
• Determine legitimate incidents, investigate, countermeasures, and respond.
• Use SIEMs or log management for collection, analysis, correlation, and alerts.
• Analyze Windows logs, network traffic, and IDS events for malicious activity.
• Identify and implement measures to mitigate in enterprise networks.
• Support collateral, SCI, and SAP activities for DoD agencies.

Skills

SAP experience

CSSP cert (GICSP/GSEC/CCNA Security)

DoD/IC security experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

4 years related experience

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***

Position Title: Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II

Location: Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), CO

The anticipated salary range for this position is $116,000 - $131,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.

Position Description:

The SOC Analyst provides Computer Network Defense and response support through 24x7x365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity across the customer’s collateral, SCI, and SAP enterprise networks.

• Provide Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24x7x365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity
• Conduct security event monitoring, advanced analytics, and response activities
• Lead incident handling (detection, analysis, triage), threat hunting, and malware analysis
• Determine which security events are legitimate incidents, then investigate, implement countermeasures, and respond
• Use SIEM platforms or log management systems for collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting
• Analyze Windows event logs, network traffic, and IDS events for malicious intent
• Identify and implement countermeasures or mitigating controls in the enterprise network
• Provide day-to-day support for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities for DoD agencies such as HQ Air Force and OSD

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of related experience
• SAP experience required
• Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst, Auditor, or Incident Responder certification within 6 months of hire (e.g., GICSP, GSEC, CCNA Security)
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
• 10%-25% Travel

Security Clearance:

• TS with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program (SAP) Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Military Experience Welcome (MOS / AFSC / Rating):

• Enlisted: Army 17C, 25D, 25B; Air Force 1B4X1, 1D7X1 (formerly 3D0X2); Navy Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), Information Systems Technician (IT); Marine Corps 1721, 0689
• Officer and Warrant Officer: Army 17A, 25A, 170A, 255S; Air Force 17D, 17S; Navy 1840, 1820; Marine Corps 1702, 0602

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary for well-qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologiesis an EOE employer