Jr Cyber Security Services SOC Incident Responder

Job Type Full-time Description

LOCATION: Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 

Company Description:

ASG is a Minority- and Woman-Owned, Physician-Owned small business with over 15 years of experience in federal government contracting. We deliver a wide range of technology services, including software development, mobile apps, AI/ML, analytics, data science, big data, DevSecOps, digital transformation, cloud, and cybersecurity. ASG is CMMI Level 3 certified and holds ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and 27001:2022 certifications.

Job Description:

 

ASG is seeking a Cyber Security SOC Incident Responder (Jr.). This role is part of a multidisciplinary program team supporting IT service delivery, cybersecurity, cloud operations, application modernization, and mission system sustainment across the global enterprise. 

The SOC Incident Responder will play a key role in identifying, containing, and responding to cyber incidents affecting the networks and mission systems. Working in a collaborative SOC environment, this role will ensure rapid incident detection, effective triage, and timely escalation while helping strengthen cybersecurity posture through lessons learned and playbook updates. 

What You Will Do: 

• Monitors and analyzes SOC alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint, and vulnerability management systems. 
• Conducts initial triage, investigation, and correlation of suspicious activity to determine scope and severity. 
• Provides Tier I/Tier II incident response support, escalating to senior analysts as required. 
• Executes incident containment and remediation steps in coordination with ISSOs, network administrators, and system owners. 
• Maintains and updates incident response tickets, reports, and after-action reviews in compliance with DoD/DISA standards. 
• Supports RMF continuous monitoring and POA&M remediation by documenting and tracking incident findings. 
• Participates in developing and refining SOC playbooks, SOPs, and escalation workflows.  
• Contributes to cyber defense exercises, audits, and readiness drills directed by leadership. 
• Collaborate with forensic analysts, threat hunters, and compliance staff to improve detection and prevention measures. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

What We Need: 

• Minimum 1 year of experience in cybersecurity, SOC, or incident response experience. 
• Ability to apply fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures to technical assignments. 
• Practical experience and training relevant to the role. 
• Ability to perform assigned work effectively under supervision. 
• Strong willingness to learn and develop skills in a professional environment. 
• Travel up to 25% may be required based on project needs. 

Certifications

•  Security+ CE.  

Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance.

Even Better 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field. 
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, ELK). 
• Familiarity with ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, or other DISA-mandated security tools. 
• ITIL v4 Foundation certification for incident/change management best practices. 
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and associated IR processes. 
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework for adversary TTP analysis. 
• Strong communication skills to prepare clear incident reports and executive summaries. 

Additional Information

ASG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at hr@a2-g.com.

Perks

- Healthcare Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Education Assistance
- Learning and Development Resources