SOC Analyst – Cyber Defense & Incident Response

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company in Topeka, KS, is seeking a cybersecurity professional to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents affecting DHMS information systems and networks.

You will collaborate with IT, operations, compliance and risk teams to implement protective measures, conduct security assessments, and document data security best practices, while supporting secure development and operational activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• 3-5 years of cybersecurity/information security operations experience
• Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and training/experience with security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
• Experience conducting security assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting DHMS program information systems, networks, and data
• Implement protective measures and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with IT, operations, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure compliance with DHMS IT cybersecurity requirements, policies, and best practices
• Conduct security assessments using tools such as firewalls and IDS/IPS
• Develop documentation supporting data security best practices
• Support application and server security activities, including identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), encryption/hashing practices, and static code analysis
• Apply knowledge of identity/access management (SSO, RBAC) and secure operating environment practices (Unix/Linux) as applicable to DHMS systems

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Security assessments

Security tools

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company in Topeka, KS, is seeking a cybersecurity professional to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents affecting DHMS information systems and networks.

You will collaborate with IT, operations, compliance and risk teams to implement protective measures, conduct security assessments, and document data security best practices, while supporting secure development and operational activities.