SOC Tier Two Analyst

Strategic Operational Solutions•Fort Liberty, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking a SOC Tier 2 Analyst to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Defensive Cyberspace Operations Mission Support Services (DCOMSS) program at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Tier 2 Analyst provides deeper analysis and quality review within the Blue Team, investigating escalated cyber events, correlating multiple telemetry sources, maintaining incident records, and recommending response actions.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of documented relevant experience. Relevant cyber defense analysis and incident investigation experience, including SIEM, network traffic analysis, multi-source correlation, and incident documentation.
DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) 511, Cyber Defense Analyst, Intermediate proficiency.
Meet DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for every assigned work role and proficiency through an approved education, training, certification, or authorized experience route before independent cyber work. Document work-role appointment and qualification; maintain required residential qualification and continuing learning. A higher-level approved option may qualify the same role at a lower level.
Current matrix-listed certification options for 511 Intermediate: CEH(P), Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GDSA, GMON, GRID, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+.
Demonstrated knowledge of Multi-source correlation, network traffic analysis, incident investigation, evidence preservation, and standardized response.
Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, NetFlow, packet capture, IDS/IPS, and incident-management systems appropriate to assigned duties and approved access.
Ability to produce accurate records, explain findings and decisions, and follow approved procedures and security requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment when coordinating with technical staff and Government stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.
Active SECRET clearance and ability to maintain assigned system access.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience investigating incidents in a DoD or enterprise security operations center.
Relevant DoD or enterprise IT experience with mission tooling and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

Investigate escalated alerts using SIEM, EDR, network flow, packet, firewall, authentication, proxy, and host data.
Develop event timelines, identify affected systems and indicators, and assess scope and potential mission impact.
Recommend containment and eradication steps to authorized Government personnel and track approved actions.
Maintain incident records and required portal updates through closure, with evidence and rationale for decisions.
Review Tier 1 tickets for completeness and coach analysts on investigation and documentation quality.
Escalate complex intrusions and suspected advanced activity to Tier 3; support shifts and exercises as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position's responsibilities, qualifications, clearance, and authorized scope.