Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II

SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$123,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

System High Corporation is seeking a SOC Analyst II to provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24x7x365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise. This position will conduct security event monitoring, advanced analytics, and response activities in support of the government’s mission. The role requires a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security, including TTPs, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Familiarity with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, SIEM platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management is essential. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and provide day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

Requirements

Must have strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations.
Experience and ability to analyze information technology security events.
Must be knowledgeable and have hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems.
Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events (windows event logs, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent).
Excellent organizational and attention to details in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows.
A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks.
A conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required.
A working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.).
Experience with the identification and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls.
Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Network Threat Hunting, Big Data Analytics, Endpoint Threat Detection and Response, SIEM, workflow and ticketing, and Intrusion Detection System.
5-7 years related experience.
Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.
Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Robust knowledge of common attack methodologies, tactics and protocols.
Knowledge of the TCP and IP protocol suite, security architecture, DNS and remote access security techniques and products.
Technical experience in the information security field utilizing a mix of security technology such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls & Log Analysis. SIEM, Network Behavior Analysis tools, Antivirus, and Network Packet Analyzers, Digital Forensics tools in an Enterprise environment, Cyber Incident Response activities in an Enterprise environment.

Nice To Haves

Special Access Program Experience

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24x7x365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity.
Conduct security event monitoring, advanced analytics, and response activities.
Analyze information technology security events to discern legitimate security incidents.
Perform security event triage, incident investigation, implement countermeasures, and conduct incident response.
Develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures, and operational scripts to support analysis and detection efforts.
Research emerging threats and recommend monitoring content within security tools.
Analyze NetFlow data and packet capture (PCAP).
Lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management), and Malware Analysis.