Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Apex Systems; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to monitor and respond to security events in Rockville, Maryland on-site. You will analyze data from SIEM, firewall, IDS/IPS, and endpoint solutions, escalating incidents as needed and coordinating with the team.

The role requires 1–3 years in a SOC or recent graduates with certifications, working second or third shift, and US citizenship. Strong written and verbal communication and familiarity with Splunk are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a security operations center environment or a recent college graduate with industry certifications.
• Experience with a variety of operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) in a functional capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to security events and incidents from SIEM, FW, IDS/IPS, and other sources.
• Monitor security tools and systems for potential threats.
• Communicate technical details clearly through written and verbal reports.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Incident response

Written communication

Tools

Splunk

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Job description

Job Description

Job#: 3053368

Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Location: Rockville, Maryland (Onsite)

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Role Overview

We are seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst responsible for analyzing and responding to security events and incidents. This role involves monitoring various data sources such as SIEM, Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Endpoint Security Solutions, and Network Access Control (NAC) to protect client infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to security events and incidents from SIEM, Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and other data sources.
• Monitor security tools and systems for potential threats.
• Communicate technical details clearly through written and verbal reports.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 1-3 years in a security operations center environment or a recent college graduate with industry certifications. Experience with a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, or UNIX in a functional capacity.

Technical Skills: Experience with Splunk or a similar SIEM tool. Familiarity with the Word application is required.

Other Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Candidates should be available for second shift (12:00 PM - 10:00 PM) or third shift (8:00 PM - 6:00 AM) depending on staffing needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more of the following certifications: CSIS, CEH, CSTA, CSTP, GCFE, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN.
• IDS Log analysis skills.
• Experience with packet capture tools and analysis.
• Knowledge of well-known protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, DAP).

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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