Job Specifications
Job Description
ECS is seeking a SOC Analyst JR to work in our Windsor Mill office.
Perform hunting for malicious activity across the network and digital assets
Respond to computer security incidents and conduct threat analysis
Identify and act on malicious or anomalous activity
Conducts analysis using a variety of tools and data sets to identify indicators of malicious activity on the network
Perform detailed investigation and response activities for potential security incidents
Provide accurate and priority driven analysis on cyber activity/threats
Perform payload analysis of network packets
Recommends implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls
Ensures all pertinent information is obtained to allow for the identification, containment, eradication, and recovery actions to occur in a time sensitive environment
Collaborates with technical and threat intelligence analysts to provide indications and warnings, and contributes to predictive analysis of malicious activity
Create and continuously improve standard operating procedures used by the SOC
Resolve or coordinate the resolution of cyber security events
Monitor incoming event queues for potential security incidents
Create, manage, and dispatch incident tickets
Monitor external event sources for security intelligence and actionable incidents
Maintain incident logs with relevant activity
Document investigation results, ensuring relevant details are passed to SOC Lead, Incident Management team and stakeholders
Participate in root cause analysis or lessons learned sessions
Salary Range: $61,010.00 - $74,568.00
General Description of Benefits: Benefits Link
Required Skills
1 year of experience in Information Technology
Familiarity with US-CERT Federal Incident Notification Guidelines
Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise, Enterprise Security, and SOAR products
Familiarity with CrowdStrike, TrendMicro and McAfee host-based solutions
Knowledge of log, network, and system forensic investigation techniques
Experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources, including individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, or intrusion prevention/detection logs
Experience conducting intelligence driven defense utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain (CKC)
Knowledge base of operating systems, network protocols, system administration, and security technologies
Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and the OSI model
Experience monitoring threats via SIEM console
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to de-construct problems
Strong customer service skills and decision-making skills
Ability to develop knowledge of client infrastructure
Desired Skills
2 years of Information Technology experience with at least one year in Security Operations
Experience at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or previous SOC/CIRT experience at a federal agency similar in size, scope, and complexity
Experience with Elastic, Snowflake (or other Security Data Lake), and Akamai WAF
Experience with packet analysis (Wireshark) and malware analysis
Certifications/Licenses: One or more of the following industry standard certifications:
CompTIA Security+
EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Formal IT Security/Network Certification such as SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), SANS GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) or SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
About the Company
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. We tackle complex client challenges with smart, scalable solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Our collective work empowers customers’ missions, strengthens our partners, inspires our employees, and grows our company. To achieve our purpose — to tackle the missions that matter most and create a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and ...
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