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Role Description

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the National Incident and Response Team (NIRT). In this role, you will:

• Review security monitoring data and identify anomalies.
• Assist with investigating potential security incidents.
• Operate on a three 12-hour shift schedule per week on consecutive days, with occasional adjustments for team coverage.
• Work alongside one additional NIRT team member during each shift.
• Engage in a short-term engagement expected to last approximately five months, with the possibility of extension currently unknown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, with 0-2 years of experience, or
• High school diploma with 6-8 years of relevant experience, or
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Experience with SIEM tools and analyzing security events from multiple monitoring and logging systems.
• Ability to identify suspicious activity through security event analysis and correlation.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols and network packet analysis.
• Familiarity with current cybersecurity threats, tactics, and techniques.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure and enterprise technology environments, including:
• Networking protocols
• Firewall functionality
• Host and network intrusion detection systems
• Operating systems
• Databases
• Encryption technologies
• Load balancing
• Enterprise security tools and services

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits