Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

General Dynamics IT; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility team

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support cyber missions for federal government clients. This on-site role is based in Bossier City, LA, within a 24/7 TSS SOC team, performing initial triage and escalation of security alerts from various sources.

The position requires rotating 12-hour shifts, relevant security certifications, and the ability to learn third-party toolsets to secure client environments.

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.

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 best practices and strategies used in cyber security.
• Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Security Operations

Security Monitoring

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

You MUST have:

• 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

Even BETTER if you have:

• 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
• Other Relevant Cybersecurity certifications

LOCATION

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

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

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.

#GDITLA

THE LIKELY SALARY RANGE

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.

WORK HOURS & TRAVEL

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

WORK LOCATION

USA LA Bossier City

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 pe