SOC Analyst

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading federal government contracting company is seeking a SOC Analyst to join their cybersecurity team in McLean, Virginia. This position offers a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a chance to work on impactful solutions for federal clients. Responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, managing incidents, and collaborating with internal teams to mitigate risks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools and methodologies.

Benefits

Employee-owned company

Opportunities for continuous learning

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles.
• In-depth understanding of attack methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+ are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from systems.
• Analyze and investigate suspicious activities.
• Respond to and manage security incidents.

Skills

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems

SIEM Systems

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Scripting Languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

DataDog

Job description

Employer Industry: Federal Government Contracting

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Employee-owned company fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
- Chance to work on impactful and scalable solutions for federal clients
- Engage in continuous learning and stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Continuously monitor security alerts and logs from various systems and tools
- Analyze and investigate suspicious activities to identify security risks
- Respond to and manage security incidents following established protocols
- Coordinate with internal teams to contain and remediate incidents
- Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, findings, and resolutions

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
- In-depth understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM systems
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, DataDog)
- Strong understanding of attack methodologies and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in cloud security and related tools (GCP, AWS, Azure)
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
- Relevant certifications such as Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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