Security Operations Center (SOC) II Analyst

Peraton; Virginia, Great Falls Crossing (MN, VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established national security company is looking for a skilled SOC Analyst II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will respond to cyber security incidents, conduct in-depth threat analysis, and monitor security events. Your expertise will help improve the organization's security posture while mentoring junior analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, tackling critical challenges that protect our nation and allies across various domains. If you are passionate about cyber security and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Active Public Trust clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Cyber Security Incidents and provide threat analysis.
• Monitor network traffic and perform triage analysis.

Skills

Cyber Security Incident Response

Threat Analysis

SIEM Management (Arcsight, Splunk, Sourcefire)

Incident Analysis

Digital Evidence Collection

Mentoring Junior Analysts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Arcsight

Splunk

Sourcefire

Job description

Security Operations Center (SOC) II Analyst

Peraton is seeking a talented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst II to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Cyber Security Incidents, provide cyber threat analysis and reporting to support SOC and Program's situational awareness.
• Actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and conduct proactive threat research.
• Monitor network traffic for security events and perform triage analysis to identify security incidents.
• Respond to computer security incidents by collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence, ensuring incidents are recorded and tracked per SOC requirements.
• Collaborate with other teams to assess risks and recommend improvements to security posture.
• Lead incident research when appropriate and mentor junior analysts.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or Master's degree with no experience, or High School Diploma with 6 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen with an active Public Trust clearance.
• Experience managing cases with enterprise SIEM systems like Arcsight, Splunk, or Sourcefire.
• Experience on a CIRT, CERT, CSIRC, or SOC.
• Certifications (one or more desired):
• CompTIA Security+
• CPTE or CEH
• GCIH or ECIH
• CISA

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence across the globe, providing solutions to protect our nation and allies. We operate across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, supporting government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. Our employees tackle the most daunting challenges daily. Visit peraton.com to learn more about how we're keeping the world safe and secure.

Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000, based on experience and other factors.

EEO Statement

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, including disability and protected veterans. We value all candidates and ensure confidentiality of your application information.

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