Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a SOC Analyst to deliver comprehensive Computer Network Defense and threat response for government missions.

The role requires hands-on security monitoring, analytics, and incident response across Windows, Linux, and network environments. The position demands 5+ years in related roles, US citizenship, and current Top Secret/SCI clearance (polygraph preferred).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance TS/SCI required; ability to obtain TS/SCI + Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 monitoring and response for cyber threats
• Conduct security event monitoring, analytics, and incident response
• Operate SIEM and log management platforms
• Lead incident handling, triage, and malware analysis
• Support Special Access Programs (SAPs) and SCI activities

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Security

System Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Associate's degree in related area + 2 years' experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Tools

SIEM platforms

Log management systems

Job description

Job Information

• Type of Requisition: Regular
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Cybersecurity, Information Security, System Security
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

The SOC Analyst’s primary function is to provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24×7×365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise. This position will conduct security event monitoring, advanced analytics and response activities in support of the government’s mission. This position requires a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP's, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Additionally, this candidate must be familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include: Must have strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management) and Malware Analysis Experience and ability to with analyzing information technology security events to discern events that qualify as legitimate security incidents as opposed to non-incidents. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response. Must be knowledgeable and have hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event. Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting. Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events (windows event logs, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent). Excellent organizational and attention to details in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows. A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and 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.). Experience with the identification and implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment. Experience with one or more of the following technologies Network Threat Hunting, Big Data Analytics, Endpoint Threat Detection and Response, SIEM, workflow and ticketing, and Intrusion Detection System.

Experience

Experience: 5+ years related experience Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications

CSSP Analyst or Incident Responder - within 6 months of hire (CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CySA+**, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)

Clearance Required

TS/SCI required Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $137,310. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Location

Work Location: USA CO Colorado Springs

Benefits

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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