Security Operations Center Analyst

Phase2 Technology; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats across defense-related networks. You will analyze logs, threat intelligence, and security alerts to identify advanced threats and coordinate incident containment.

If you have strong SIEM experience, proficiency with Splunk, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams, you will help harden networks and protect critical missions.

Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM fundamentals and Splunk.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Bro (Zeek) configurations.
• Experience with Suricata or Snort.
• Ability to review Nessus scans and Firewall configurations.
• Ability to review Linux hosts for indicators of compromise and hardening.
• Navigate Unix-like systems via CLI.
• Able to read and analyze logs from diverse sources.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED with 6+ years incident response OR Bachelor's with 2+ years incident response.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logs, forensic data, and threat intel to detect advanced threats.
• Assess attacker goals and advise on gaps to harden networks.
• Support incident response procedures and collaborate with teams to contain and respond to incidents.

Skills

SIEM Fundamentals

Splunk

Networking Basics

Bro/Zeek

Suricata/Snort

Nessus/Firewall Review

Linux Hardening

Unix CLI

Log Analysis

TS/SCI + Poly

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk Phantom

SOAR

Job description

Job Number: R0246874

Security Operations Center Analyst

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to take a strategic role in cyber defense for U.S Cyber Command? Do you want to use your experience-based knowledge to protect critical warfighter infrastructure from the constant onslaught of cyber threats? If you want a position that uses your extensive threat analysis skills to perform advanced threat identification and complex incident response, you want to be a SOC analyst. As an analyst on our SOC team, you'll analyze logs, forensic data, and threat intelligence to find the advanced threats that are escaping detection. Using your deep understanding of your customer's networks, combined with your cybersecurity experience, you'll analyze patterns to understand attackers' goals and stop them from succeeding. Once you find the adversary in the SEIM's blind spot, you'll advise on ways to close the gaps and harden their network. Let's outsmart malicious actors and protect U.S. Cyber Command.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with SIEM Fundamentals, including Splunk
• Knowledge of basic networking fundamentals
• Knowledge of the basic functions and configurations of Bro (Zeek)
• Knowledge of Suricata or Snort
• Ability to review Nessus scans and Firewall configurations
• Ability to review Linux hosts for indicators of compromise and hardening of Linux systems
• Ability to navigate *nix based systems via CLI
• Ability to find, read, and analyze various logs
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with incident response procedures and analysis, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with incident response procedures and analysis

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with correlating threat intelligence (INTEL) to determine the threat actor, the attack's scope, and the affected systems
• Experience with AI Fundamentals
• Knowledge of Splunk Phantom or SOAR

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
• We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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 interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.