Local Defender / Security Operations Center SOC Analyst

OASYS, INC.•Concord, CA

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

OASYS, INC., a Leading-Edge Government contractor, is seeking applicants for a Local Defender SOC Analyst position to support our Army customer at the MOTCO Military Ocean Terminal Concord, California. This role combines the duties of a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst and Threat Analyst to ensure a holistic defense against emerging threats. Work is performed on-site with occasional on-call duties for critical incidents in a collaborative, demanding environment requiring attention to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or higher, additional years of experience may be substituted for degree
Minimum of 5+ years of work-related experience.
Security+, or other DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.
Ability to work on-site daily.
Proficiency in analyzing security events, logs, and alerts from various security tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
Familiarity with CVEs, threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and vulnerability management practices.
Knowledge of NETCOM policies, Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
A high-level performer with the ability to be proactive and respond rapidly to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment
May require CONUS and/or OCONUS travel to customer sites.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Any of these Certifications: CISSP, CySA+, GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), CEH, or GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA), Splunk Core Certified User / Power User, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate,Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating security tasks.
Understanding of advanced threat detection methodologies and incident response processes.
An Active Secret Clearance is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Supports our Army customer by providing a critical cybersecurity role through system monitoring and analysis support for the detection of cyber incidents and provides recommendations on how to correct findings.
Monitoring security logs, analyzing and reporting cyber incidents, reviewing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), and implementing directives from NETCOM (e.g., Cyber Tasking Orders - CTO).
Monitor and analyze security events and alerts generated by SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection tools to identify potential threats and anomalous behavior.
Submits and tracks all service tickets submitted internally and externally for Operational Technology (OT) systems.
Analyze potential security incidents and investigate to determine the scope, impact, and root cause, and recommend effective remediation strategies, based on SIEM data analysis, in accordance with SLAs and OLAs.
Conduct research on the latest organization's environment threat vectors, attack methodologies, and adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Support the configuration, tuning, and optimization of security monitoring tools, including SIEM and threat detection platforms.
Generate detailed and actionable reports for leadership from SIEM platforms summarizing identified threats, incidents, and remediation steps.