SOC Analyst

Gridiron IT; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridiron IT is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to respond to and resolve incidents and to mentor staff. This onsite role in Huntsville requires working with incident response teams and SOC operations, applying MITRE ATT&CK and intelligence-driven Defense principles.

Applicants must have 8+ years in IT or intelligence operations, experience with SIEMs such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT or intelligence operations.
• Experience supporting a large SOC or incident response team.
• Practical knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Familiarity with incident response standards and best practices.
• Experience with security operation tools, including SIEMs.
• Knowledge of intrusion-set tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents and prevent recurrence.
• Mentor or supervise employees in cybersecurity competencies.
• Apply cutting-edge principles to complex problems and provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity incident response

SOC operations experience

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Incident response standards

Security tools (SIEMs)

Intrusion techniques knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Work Type: Onsite

Remote Work: No

Job Description

Respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents and proactively prevent reoccurrence of these incidents. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in company and technical competencies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting Information Technology or Intelligence Operations
• Experience supporting a Computer Incident Response Team, Cyber Network Operations, or Security Operations Center (SOC) operations for a large and complex enterprise
• Experience with Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, or MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Knowledge of industry-accepted standards for incident response actions and best practices for SOC operations
• Knowledge of security operation tools, including SIMs or DCAP analysis
• Knowledge of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
• Experience with Splunk
• TS/SCI clearance
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certification
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) Certification
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) Certification
• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.