SOC Analyst

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst (Remote Position) to join our SOC support for a Federal civilian agency. You will learn from seasoned security professionals to detect, analyze, and mitigate intrusions using traditional and unconventional methods.

The role requires 1–3 years in network security, TCP/IP knowledge, and a proactive mindset to embrace new technologies. Weekend/holiday work is expected; a 4 days/10 hour shift pattern may apply.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of work experience in network security.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing and major Internet protocols.
• Strong desire to learn and experiment with new technologies.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Support a Federal civilian agency's Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Learn from an experienced team to detect and analyze intrusions and incidents.
• Assist in mitigating potential security threats and elevating operations.

Kenntnisse

Network security

TCP/IP knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Ausbildung

BS in technical field

CS/Math/Statistics background

Tools

Splunk ES

Firewall logs

Vulnerability management

Proxy servers

MS Defender EDR

Windows event logs

GlobalProtect VPN logs

ServiceNow

Jira/Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

About Us:

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group (PUNCH) is a Virginia-based, small business founded in 2012 operating as a cohesive team that incorporates the sum of our group’s diverse skills, talents, and resources toward our collective passion: advancing data analytics to impact cyber operations. PUNCH is a two-time Inc. Magazine ‘Best Workplaces’ awardee offering unique benefits and personal touches to provide a positive work-life experience for our team. PUNCH brings unique qualifications, resources, and past-performance that make us suitable to address the goals of our diverse customer-base. Further, we have past and current experience supporting cyber operations and cyber ML-based research, with well over 100 years of collective experience from our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

PUNCH is king for a Cyber Security Analyst (Remote Position) to work with our team supporting a Federal civilian agency’s Security Operations Center (SOC).

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be given the opportunity to learn from an experienced team of security professionals about both traditional and unconventional ways to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential intrusions and other security incidents.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ work experience in Network Security
• Background (formal or informal) in hands on computer and networking experience to include a good understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and major Internet protocols
• Strong desire and ability to learn and experiment with new technologies
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• US Citizen

Preferred qualifications:

• BS in a technical field, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Incident response (IR) experience
• Experience with Splunk ES (SIEM Platform)
• Experience with Cyber Security Tools log such as Network and Web Application firewalls, vulnerability management, and proxy servers
• Experience analyzing EDR logs (MS Defender)
• Experience analyzing Windows event and Sysmon Logs
• Experience analyzing VPN Logs (GlobalProtect)
• Experience with ticketing solutions such as ServiceNow
• Experience with Jira/Confluence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have current Cybersecurity Certifications such as Security +, CySA+, CEH

Candidates must be willing to work in a SOC environment, demonstrate strong problem solving skills, allow for flexible scheduling, and be able to clear a Federal Civilian Agency’s clearance process.

Weekend and holiday work will be required.

Shift is a 4 days/10 Hour weekly schedule allowing for 3 days off per week.

Proposed Schedule: (with limited flexibility)

First Shift:

-Sunday - Wednesday, 06:00am - 4pm Or

-Wednesday - Saturday, 06:00am - 4pm.

Second Shift:

-Sunday - Wednesday, 2:00pm-00:00 (Midnight) Or

-Wednesday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 00:00 (Midnight)

Third Shift:

-Sunday - Wednesday, 10:00pm-8:00am Or

-Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00pm-8:00am.