Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology•Bossier City, LA

1d•$65,611 - $88,767•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) as part of the Technology Shared Services (TSS) SOC team. The analyst performs initial triage and escalation of security alerts from hardware, software, intelligence sources, virtual systems, and virtual applications. The role requires quickly learning and using third-party toolsets to help secure client environments. This is an on-site role at GDIT’s Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, Louisiana, within a 24/7/365 SOC. The analyst must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts on a Panama schedule. The position requires 0+ years of related experience and technical training, certifications, or a degree with equivalent experience totaling four years. The likely salary range is $65,611–$88,767; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

0+ years of related experience.
Technical training, certification(s), or a degree, with equivalent years of experience, must total four years.
At least one qualifying certification for DoD CSSP Analyst requirements: CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, or CompTIA Sec+.
Ability to obtain and maintain one of the following within six months of hire: CompTIA CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User, CompTIA Sec+, or Splunk Core Certified Power User.
Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts on a Panama schedule in a 24/7 environment.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of relevant experience.
Certification(s) and/or experience with a SIEM or log aggregation system.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Understanding of networking fundamentals, the OSI model, and TCP/IP protocols.
Knowledge of attack methods and techniques such as DDoS, brute force, and spoofing.
Experience reviewing network, host, and application audit logs, including system and security logs.
Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DCID, CNSS, and DoD 8500.
Knowledge of cloud IT solutions and security considerations for cloud solution deployment.
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support on event network security logs and trend analysis.
Detect known cyberattacks, including DDoS, malware, and phishing.
Uncover and pinpoint security violations involving compromised systems and devices.
Correlate security events from various capabilities to identify attacks and breaches.
Analyze and act on intelligence information to secure customer networks and devices.
Observe, document, and report actions taken by malicious actors in customer networks.
Maintain a current understanding of cybersecurity best practices and strategies.
Motivate self and coworkers to expand their knowledge and capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) plan with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.