CI Poly Required)

A&M Technologies, Inc.•Sterling, VA

3d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

A&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking NOSC Analysts with at least five years of relevant experience. The position is located in Herndon, Virginia, and requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and a CI polygraph. The analyst supports Network Operations and Security Center operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, network and system analysis, and security-tool integration. The role also works with co-located NOC analysts and program management staff to support troubleshooting, operational maturity, and governance. Analysts conduct technical analyses and communicate findings in clear reports for technical and non-technical audiences in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technology field.
At least five years of security operations experience, including demonstrated leadership in customer-facing roles.
CASP+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or another relevant certification qualifying under DoDM 8140.03 AIM/AIT Level III.
Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI and a CI polygraph.
Proficiency in analyzing cyberattacks and understanding attack classifications, stages, system and application vulnerabilities, and compliance with DoD policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of network topologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, and SMB.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Cisco, Splunk SIEM, Splunk Forwarders, IDS/IPS, VMware, SSL decryption, proxy and DLP operations, and Windows- and Linux-based endpoints.
Strong understanding of threat intelligence integration across multiple enterprise layers.

Responsibilities

Support NOSC maintenance through continuous monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting.
Work and cross-train with co-located NOC analysts, providing artifacts and analysis to help troubleshoot network transport-related incidents.
Assist Program Management staff with prioritization and milestone tracking for SOC and NOC Operations and Maturity governance efforts.
Manage the SIEM platform to monitor error conditions and security alerts, and coordinate enterprise vulnerability assessments and artifact collection.
Evaluate network structures and device configurations for security risks, recommend security best practices, and gather data to identify and respond to network intrusions.
Analyze cloud and on-premises network traffic and system logs to identify errors, malicious activity, exploited vulnerabilities, and attack methods; develop processes to improve SOC and NOC response and efficiency.
Conduct technical analyses of computer evidence, research and integrate security tools into the SOC, and prepare clear reports for technical and non-technical audiences in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Reconstruct attacks based on network traffic analysis, integrate threat intelligence, and apply familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework while collaborating across locations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Employee referral bonuses of up to $10,000 for eligible hires.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Deductible reimbursement of up to $1,000 for employee-only coverage and up to $2,000 for family coverage upon meeting plan deductibles.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance coverage up to $150,000.
401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility after six months of service, pre-tax and Roth contribution options, a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% of eligible compensation, and an additional 6% non-elective company contribution for eligible participants.
Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off, with additional PTO based on years of service.
10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays.
Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements.