SOC Analyst- Tier 2 (TS/SCI) (Springfield, VA)

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative cybersecurity firm as a Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst, where you'll engage in critical analysis of potential cybersecurity incidents. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to protecting top organizations and government agencies. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity, ensuring the safety and integrity of information systems. Experience a supportive work environment that values growth and offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and flexible time off. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance options

Group Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Retirement plan eligibility

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a Cybersecurity Operations environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security technologies for suspicious activity.
• Perform initial analysis and documentation of security events.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Incident Analysis

Splunk SIEM

Documentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)

CSSP Analyst Certification

Tools

Splunk

Ticket Management System

Job description

Springfield, VA

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer (either Springfield, VA or St Louis, MO)

A Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst participates on a team of skilled cybersecurity professionals who perform in-depth analysis of potential cybersecurity incidents and provide formal recommendations to organizational leadership. Tier 1 Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst provide first line analysis of potential intrusions based on alerts, events, and tips provided by stakeholders. Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst leverage all available enterprise security tools, knowledge sources, and data artifacts to determine the who, what, when, where and why of an intrusion. When required, Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst coordinate the execution and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery from cybersecurity events and incidents.

What You'll Get To Do:

1. Participate in the operation of an enterprise class Cybersecurity Operations Center that functions 24x7x365
2. Monitor the enterprise Splunk Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and various security technologies for suspicious activity
3. Perform the initial analysis on security events and assign the appropriate degree of urgency to facilitate the proper organizational response
4. Perform the initial documentation, tracking, and monitoring of security events within the enterprise ticket management system
5. Collaborate with fellow analysts when security events are escalated to provide additional information as needed

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

1. US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI (required to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months)
2. 2-5 years' experience in a Cybersecurity Operations environment. Additional Cybersecurity experience may be considered.
3. DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)
4. CSSP Analyst Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire date)

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks…

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment