ARC Analyst Part-Time Position

KBR, Inc.•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

KBR has an immediate opening for an energetic and dynamic Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, known as an Active Response Center (ARC) Analyst at EROS, supporting the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/) near Sioux Falls, SD. This position is part of the Center-wide Information Technology Team (CITT). You will work as part of a 24x7 ARC team responsible for monitoring networks for security issues using SIEM/log analysis tools, performing vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence, and responding to security incidents. The goal of this role is to ensure EROS Center’s information and systems remain secure and protected, following the principles of availability, integrity, and confidentiality. Three years of continuous U.S. residency required

Requirements

Working toward a degree in an IT-related field (experience may substitute at manager’s discretion).
Minimum of 1 year of directly related technical/professional experience.
Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices.
Good infrastructure and technology experience, including security operations.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to prioritize workloads and seek guidance when needed.
Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Three years of continuous U.S. residency for issuance of a Government Security credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access and user accounts.
Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ticketing/triage systems.
Familiarity with SIEM tools and vulnerability scanning.
Knowledge of open-source threat intelligence.
Technical ability in Windows/Unix/Linux environments, Active Directory, networking systems.
Experience with Amazon cloud hosting platforms, VMware virtualization, and malware analysis.

Responsibilities

Monitor networks for malicious activity using SIEM tools; investigate alerts and document activity in ticketing systems.
Triage issues escalated to the information security team and ensure appropriate follow-up actions.
Develop and maintain ARC documentation and processes.
Monitor open-source intelligence for potential threats and take defensive actions.
Run vulnerability scans, interpret results, and follow up with support teams.
Collaborate with developers and analysts to advance automated tools and security processes.