SOC Operations Analyst

PeopleTec • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking a SOC Operations Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location. The SOC Operations Analyst will be responsible for monitoring computer networks for security issues, investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents, and documenting security breaches while assessing the damage they cause. The role involves working with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities, such as penetration testing, and fixing detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard. Additionally, the analyst will recommend best practices for IT security, install security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. The position requires conducting analysis, confirming intrusion information, and creating a forensically sound duplicate of the files. The analyst will decrypt data, provide technical summaries, examine recovered data for relevant information, and perform dynamic analysis including timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis. The role also includes performing real-time cyber defense handling tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).

Requirements

• Junior: 1 year of experience.
• Mid: 5 years of experience.
• Senior: 8 years of experience.
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Willingness to work a shift schedule.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON).
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA).
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).
• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer networks for security issues.
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Recommend best practices for IT security.
• Install security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Conduct analysis, confirm intrusion information, and create a forensically sound duplicate of the files.
• Decrypt data and provide technical summaries and input.
• Examine recovered data for relevant information and perform dynamic analysis.
• Perform real-time cyber defense handling tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).

Benefits

• Continuing-education opportunities.
• Robust training programs.
• People First benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees