Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Tier I Security Operations Center Analyst for on-site work in Bossier City, LA. You will perform initial triage of security alerts from multiple sources and escalate incidents to higher tiers as needed.

Join our 24x7 SOC team supporting federal government missions; the role emphasizes learning third-party tools, expanding cyber expertise, and securing client networks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical training or certification equivalent to 4 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD CSSP Analyst-related certs within 6 months of hire.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial triage and escalation of security alerts from hardware, software, and virtual systems.
• Detect and analyze cyber threats (DDoS, malware, phishing, etc.).
• Correlate security events to identify attacks and breaches.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Security Operations

Security Monitoring

Education

Technical Training/Certifications (DoD CSSP Analyst or equivalent)

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Cybersecurity, IT Security Operations, Security Monitoring Certifications: None Experience: 0 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. Technology Shared Services (TSS) is looking for a Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). As a member of the 24x7x365 TSS SOC team, the Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. will be responsible for performing initial triage and escalation of security alerts from hardware, software, intelligence sources, virtual systems, and virtual applications. As a SOC Analyst, the aptitude and flexibility to quickly learn and utilize third party toolsets will be an essential part of securing our client environments. This role will be on-site in Bossier City, LA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support on event network security logs and trend analysis.
• Detect the full spectrum of known cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS, malware, phishing, others).
• Uncover and pinpoint security violations of compromised systems and devices.
• Correlate security events from various capabilities to identify attacks and breaches.
• Analyze and act on intelligence information to secure customer networks and devices.
• Observe, document and report actions taken by malicious actors in customer networks.
• Maintain a current understanding of the best practices and strategies used in cyber security.
• Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, equivalent years of experience (must equal 4 years) 0+ years of experience
• At least one qualifying certification to meet DoD CSSP Analyst requirements. (CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, CompTIA Sec+)
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User, CompTIA Sec+ or Splunk Core Certified Power User certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Must be willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts (Panama schedule) in a 24/7 environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Certification(s) and/or experience with any SIEM or log aggregation system
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, the OSI model, and TCP/IP protocols
• Knowledge of attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.)
• Experience reviewing network, host, and application audit logs (system, security, etc.)
• Familiarity of security standards (NIST, FISMA, Fed RAMP, DCID, CNSS and DoD 8500)
• Knowledge of cloud IT solutions and security considerations of cloud solution deployment

LOCATION

On-site at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

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Salary forecast: The likely salary range for this position is $65,611 - $88,767. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

SCHEDULING & BENEFITS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA LA Bossier City

ADDITIONAL WORK LOCATIONS

Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

IDENTITY VERIFICATION PROCESS

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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