SOC Analyst (WarU E-ITSS)

Concept Plus, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

11 holidays

Performance bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited training

Job summary

Concept Plus is seeking a SOC Analyst to support the Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations team. You will monitor systems, perform initial triage, and help maintain the security posture of mission-critical information systems under FISMA/NIST and DoD standards.

The role emphasizes learning alongside senior staff, incident documentation, and collaboration across defense-focused cybersecurity activities. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Defender security products and basic network concepts.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Sentinel and vulnerability scans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network, host, and security systems for basic indicators of suspicious activity and escalate findings.
• Use approved cybersecurity tools to conduct initial event triage and support vulnerability identification.
• Review alerts, IDS/IPS notifications, antivirus logs, and host-based security findings.
• Assist with incident response data collection, observations, and reporting to senior analysts.
• Evaluate system updates or deployments for potential cybersecurity impacts.
• Participate in threat research, correlation, and SOC process improvements under senior guidance.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats and DoD security requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

SPL/KQL queries

Network concepts

Analytical thinking

Threat awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

ACAS

Sentinel

Job description

About Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.

Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.

Concept Plus is seeking a SOC Analyst to support the Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations Support Team by performing foundational monitoring, analysis, and incident reporting activities. This role assists in identifying potential security events, learns to operate approved cybersecurity tools, and helps maintain the security posture of mission critical information systems in accordance with FISMA/NIST and DoW standards.

What you'll do

• Monitor network, host, and security systems for basic indicators of suspicious activity and escalte findings according to SOC procedures.
• Use approved cybersecurity tools (e.g., Splunk/Sentinel, ACAS) to conduct initial event triage and support vulnerability identification.
• Assist with reviewing alerts, IDS/IPS notifications, antivirus logs, and host based security findings.
• Support incident response activities by gathering data, documenting observations, and preparing reports for senior analysts.
• Assist in evaluating system updates or deployments for potential cybersecurity impacts.
• Participate in threat research, correlation activities, and SOC process improvement efforts under the guidance of senior staff.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, cybersecurity best practices, and DoD security requirements

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen with active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Exposure to Microsoft Defender
• Understanding of TCP/IP, basic networking concepts, OSI model, and common security terminology
• Exposure to SIEM platforms (Splunk or Sentinel) or vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS
• Ability to write or interpret simple SPL or KQL queries (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Understanding of common cyber threats, malware behavior basics, and alert triage concepts
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn in a fast paced SOC environment
• DoD 8140 Certification Requirements
• Must meet IAT Level II baseline (Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, CISA, CISSP or Associate)
• Compliant for CSSP Analyst within 6 months of hire (CEH, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, PenTest+, Cloud+, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, SCYBER)

Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.