Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Tier I

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, IT Security Operations, Security Monitoring

Certifications:

None

Experience:

0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

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 in Bossier City, LA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Tier I Security Operations Center Analyst you will:

• 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, 0+ years of experience or equivalent years of experience
• A qualifying certification to meet DoD CSSP Analyst requirements. (CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+)
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User and Splunk Core Certified Power User certification (within 6 months of hire)

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

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401K with company match
• Customizable health benefits packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
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The likely salary range for this position is $56,680 - $72,644. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA LA Bossier City

Additional Work Locations:

Any Location / Remote

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 an