SOC Analyst (Tier 2)

Tyto Athene; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is seeking a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. The role requires working in a 24x7x365 SOC environment with a Day Shift (7 AM–7 PM, Mon-Wed and every other Sunday).

You will monitor security events, perform triage, collect and analyze evidence, and collaborate with teams to improve the organization’s security posture via EDR, SIEM, and forensic techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years of cybersecurity experience.
• IAT Level I security certification (8570 Baseline).
• Clear understanding of Tier 2 duties and IR duties.
• Strong communication to diverse audiences.
• Ability to conduct security risk assessments and produce reports.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, SSH, etc.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with IDS, EDR, SIEM technologies.
• Experience with reading PCAP and log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for security events and triage incidents.
• Collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence for incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to assess risk and improve security posture.
• Conduct host forensics, EDR, log analysis, and network forensics.
• Support root-cause analysis and investigative alerts.
• Identify IOs and indicators of compromise to improve monitoring and response.
• Work with stakeholders to implement remediation plans after incidents.
• Prepare end-of-shift reports for knowledge transfer.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

IR duties understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years cybersecurity experience

Tools

IDS

EDR

SIEM

PCAP analysis

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. The Mid Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst will collaborate with members of the SOC team to help develop, innovate, and implement effective procedures for the SOC to enhance coordination and incident response operations. Additionally, the Mid SOC Analyst candidates must be willing to work in a 24x7x365 SOC environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling. The position is for Team A Day Shift, the hours are 7 AM-7 PM Monday - Wednesday and every other Sunday.

Responsibilities

• 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, and ensure that incidents are recorded and tracked in accordance with SOC requirements.
• Work closely with the other teams to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving our security posture.
• Utilize technologies to conduct host forensics, Endpoint Detection & Response, log analysis, and network forensics (full packet capture solution).
• Support cybersecurity root-cause analysis and investigative alerts to examine endpoint activity and network-based data.
• Support malware analysis, host and network, forensics, log analysis, and triage in support of incident response.
• Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic,
• Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity-based off-network traffic
• Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities
• Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.
• Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.
• Generates end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to subsequent analysts on duty

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years of equivalent cybersecurity professional experience.
• Minimum of one IAT Level I security industry specific certification (8570 Baseline Certifications) (i.e. A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP or equivalent certifications).
• Full understanding of Tier 2 responsibilities/duties and how the duties feed into Team Lead and IR duties.
• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate to a wide audience with varying degrees of technical aptitude, such as management, other team members and clients.
• Conduct research and produce security risk assessments/reports when appropriate.
• Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, SSH, etc.).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Good understanding of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and SIEM technologies.
• Working knowledge of endpoint and network devices interoperability (servers, virtual machines, NGFWs, proxies, switches, routers). Possesses solid understanding of OSI Layer.
• Knowledge and experience in Cyber Threat and Intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Knowledge in how to read and interpret packet capture (PCAP) and log analysis.

Desired:

• Strong desire to learn and willingness to be challenged.
• Passion and strong foundation in information security concepts.
• Knowledge and experience in Forensic and Malware Analysis
• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation when needed.
• Minimum of one IAT Level II security industry specific certifications (8570 Baseline Certifications) (i.e. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).

Clearance:

• Public Trust eligible.

Location:

• This is an onsite role with expectations of being on the client site in Washington, DC.

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $110,000-$115,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.