Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Tyto Athene, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyto Athene, LLC is seeking a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support federal government operations in Washington, DC. The role involves monitoring security events, incident response, and providing mentorship to junior analysts. Candidates should possess necessary certifications and demonstrate problem-solving skills, with a strong foundation in cybersecurity practices.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cybersecurity incident responder role.
• One IAT Level 1 certification (A+, Network+, Security+, etc.) required.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and experience in forensic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct malware analysis and provide cybersecurity root-cause analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts and author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Cybersecurity incident response

Network traffic monitoring

Malware analysis

Forensic analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High school diploma with 8 years of cybersecurity experience

Tools

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

SIEM technologies

PCAP analysis tools

Job description

This range is provided by Tyto Athene, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Tyto Athene is searching for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. The Tier 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst will collaborate with members of the SOC team to develop, innovate, and implement effective procedures for the SOC to enhance coordination and incident response operations. The Tier 2 SOC Analyst will help train junior analysts on SOC concept of operations and develop incident management teams. Additionally, Tier 2 SOC Analyst candidates must be willing to work in a 24x7x365 SOC environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling.

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).
• Provide cybersecurity root-cause analysis and investigative alerts to examine endpoint activity and network-based data.
• Conduct 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.
• Isolate and remove malicious artifacts.
• Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic.
• Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network logs.
• 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.
• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation when needed.
• Generates end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to subsequent analysts on duty.

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in a Cybersecurity Incident Responder/Handler type role.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. High school diploma with 8 years of experience in cybersecurity may be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of one IAT Level 1 security industry specific certifications (8570 Baseline Certifications) i.e. A+, Network+, Security +, CEH, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, GREM, GCFA, GSEC, CISSP, CCNA (Security) or equivalent Certifications.
• Full understanding of Tier 1 responsibilities/duties and how the duties feed into Tier 2.
• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate to a wide audiences with varying degrees of technical aptitude, such as management, other team members and clients.
• Capability to mentor junior analysts.
• Conduct research and produce security risk assessments/reports when appropriate.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Good understanding of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies.
• Knowledge and experience with reading and interpreting deep packet capture (PCAP) and log analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in Forensic and Malware Analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in Cyber Threat and Intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Strong desire to learn and willingness to be challenged.
• Passion and strong foundation in information security concepts.
• Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance the incident investigation processes.
• Knowledge and experience with scripting and programming (Python, PERL, etc.).

Clearance: Public Trust eligible.

Location: This is an onsite role on the client site in Washington, DC.

Shift: The position is for Team A Day Shift, the hours are 7 AM-7 PM Monday – Wednesday and every other Sunday.

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 $90K-$110K. 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.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security

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