Mid Level SOC Operations Analyst (DoD TS Clearance)

MartinFed • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

MartinFed has an opening for a highly motivated Junior SOC Operations Analyst to join our Watch-Floor team in a shift-based role. This position is vital to our Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring continuous vigilance over our network environment and rapid response to cyber threats.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with a DoD Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 year of professional experience in cybersecurity or threat intelligence.
• Experience using Splunk Enterprise Security for threat detection and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel.
• One or more of the following GIAC certifications:
• GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer networks to identify and respond to security threats in real time.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and breaches to determine their cause and impact.
• Document security breaches and support efforts to contain, remediate, and prevent recurrence.
• Perform security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Recommend and implement best practices for system security enhancements.
• Install, configure, and manage security software, firewalls, and encryption protocols.
• Conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems, including imaging, data recovery, and timeline analysis.
• Support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs) with cyber defense operations and technical summaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level