SOC Analyst (DoD Secret Clearance)
MartinFedAbout the role
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.
We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed's core values that set us apart are the following:
- Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.
- Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.
- Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.
- Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.
Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!
JOB OVERVIEW
MartinFed has an opening for a SOC Analyst to join our team of talented and diverse individuals. The SOC Analyst I provides timely identification of and response to events and resolution of issues arising from those events that indicate cyber incident and monitoring and analysis of unclassified network and system security events, to determine potential system infection and/or compromise. Investigation support of incidents and performs correlation of events analysis to determine the incident type or attack that may be occurring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide stakeholder input into security tool network mapping and data flow
- Monitor/log SOC Request/CNOC actions and response
- Maintain visibility and interfaces directly, when required, on SOC requested CNOC block actions, Emergency Directive Mitigations, DNS Sinkhole actions, VPN Block actions, IP Sinkhole actions, and DOS/DDOS correlation and mitigations
- Coordinate with the SOC/CNOC engineering interface stakeholder
- Monitor network/system compromise mitigations, and interfaces directly, when required,
- Maintain visibility on network outage and restoration actions
- Interface with EUSO Cyber Security as required
- Assist in network investigations of significant incidents and reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
- US Citizen with a DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree
- Professional Certification (SEC+, CYSA+, GCIH)
- 2-4 Years of pointed Cybersecurity Experience
- Experience reviewing and analyzing raw log data (Network Devices, System Logs, Flow Data, PCAP)
- Possess a strong foundation in network infrastructure design, routed data protocols, switches, data, and hardware platforms
- Possess an understanding of Switches, Routers, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, Cisco VSS, Wireless LANs, VPN, VLANS, SNMP, and various routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Scripting experience (Python, Shell)
- Experience working in a security operations center
- Experience with security incident event management tools such as AlienVault, Exabeam, LogRhythm or Splunk
- Desired Certifications: CCNA Security, GDSA, GCIA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Some walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying of light items such as papers and books.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or received approved exemption status.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MartinFed is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommo
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