Security Operations Center Analyst

ManTech; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to join their team in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. This position involves providing cyber threat analysis, incident monitoring, and response within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, alongside experience in cybersecurity focusing on incident detection and response.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity focusing on incident response.
• 8570 compliant certifications required.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, and scripting relevant to security.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support for incident data flow and response.
• Monitor network traffic and logs for signs of cyber threats.
• Conduct thorough investigations and mitigate security incidents.

Skills

Incident Response

Cyber Threat Analysis

Monitoring Security Tools

Malware Analysis

Security Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

Intrusion Detection Systems

Firewalls

Malcode Prevention Tools

Digital Forensics Tools

Job description

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Operations Center Analyst to join our team in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

The successful candidate will provide cyber threat analysis and reporting to support SOC and NOSC situational awareness. In this role you will actively monitor security threats and risks, track investigation results and report on findings. You will monitor security tools to review and analyze pre-defined events indicative of incidents and provides first tier response to security incidents; monitors network traffic for security events and performs triage analysis to identify security incidents; responds to computer security incidents.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide 24/7 support for incident data flow and response, content, and remediation, and interfaces with other incident response centers in maintaining an understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact networks and assets.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for signs of cyber threats and suspicious activity.
• Perform the role of Incident Coordinator for IT Security events requiring focused response, containment, investigation, and remediation.
• Perform real-time proactive event investigation on various security enforcement systems, such as SIEM, Anti-virus, Internet content filtering/reporting, malcode prevention, Firewalls, IDS & IPS, Web security, antispam, etc.
• Conduct malware analysis in out of-band environment (static and dynamic), including complex malware; Assist with forensic analysis on hosts supporting investigations.
• Analyze operational anomalies, network behavior and perform mitigation actions derived from cyber threat monitoring and anomaly analysis, and actively monitor the networks for cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; develop and implement detection use cases and signatures to enhance threat identification capabilities.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, conducting thorough investigations and mitigating threats; produce comprehensive incident reports, including root cause analysis and recommendations for future prevention; work closely with other cybersecurity teams, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and risk assessment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident detection and response.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).
• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security architectures.
• Knowledge of broader cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001); familiarity with digital forensics tools and techniques.
• 8570 compliant certifications, and one of the following relevant certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a government or defense environment.
• Familiarity with DHS policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and scripting languages relevant to security operations (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
  
  

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD suitability is required prior to starting this position.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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