Security Operations Center Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

9d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a security operations center analyst, you’re in the middle of the action, responding to and mitigating threats in real time. You’re the first line of cyber defense for your organization, and they look to you for guidance on best practices and security measures. We need a SOC analyst like you to help us secure critical infrastructure from the constant onslaught of cyber attacks on government information systems. On our SOC team, you’ll oversee efforts to find the advanced threats that are escaping detection, by analyzing logs, forensic data, and threat intelligence. Using your deep understanding of your client’s networks combined with your cyber security experience, you’ll analyze patterns to understand attackers’ goals and stop them from succeeding. Once your team finds the adversary in the SEIM’s blind spot, you’ll advise Federal clients on ways to close the gaps and harden their network. Let’s outsmart malicious actors and secure government information systems. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with network security, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, and endpoint protection
• Experience with incident response
• Experience in proactive threat hunting and identifying advanced persistent threats (APTs)
• Knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) practices
• Ability to lead investigations and mitigate security incidents
• Ability to integrate intelligence into security operations
• Ability to monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and network traffic for signs of malicious activity
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cybersecurity supporting US government programs
• Ability to brief senior leadership and make recommendations
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments
• Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex security challenges

Responsibilities

• Oversee efforts to find the advanced threats that are escaping detection, by analyzing logs, forensic data, and threat intelligence.
• Analyze patterns to understand attackers’ goals and stop them from succeeding.
• Advise Federal clients on ways to close the gaps and harden their network.

Benefits

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

What This Job Offers

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