Cyber Security Analyst
About The Position
As a Tier 2 security operations center (SOC) analyst, you will help protect critical infrastructure by responding to and mitigating cyber threats in real time. You will monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity alerts using security tools, and investigate security events by reviewing logs, tool output, and intelligence sources. You will follow escalation processes, recommend improvements, prepare reports and informational documents, and collaborate with a team to understand, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly. You will analyze incidents to determine the systems affected and assist with recovery efforts. By combining threat intelligence, event data, and assessments of recent events, you will identify patterns and understand attackers’ goals to help prevent successful attacks. The role offers hands-on experience in threat assessment and incident response. The position is not listed as remote and is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It requires support for 24/7 operations through a shift-work schedule and a Top Secret clearance.
Requirements
- Experience with DoD information systems.
- Ability to support 24/7 operations via a shift-work schedule.
- Top Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DoD STIGs, SRGs, and hardening guidance.
- Knowledge of ESS, ACAS, and DoD SIEM platforms.
- Ability to work well on a team.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity alerts.
- Review logs, security tool output, and intelligence sources to investigate security events.
- Follow established escalation processes.
- Identify and recommend security improvements.
- Prepare reports and informational documents.
- Work with the team to understand, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly, restoring operations and limiting impact.
- Analyze incidents to determine how many systems are affected and assist with recovery efforts.
- Combine threat intelligence, event data, and assessments of recent events to identify patterns and understand attackers’ goals.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs and dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
