Tier II Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology•Bossier City, LA

4d•$76,565 - $97,075•Hybrid

About The Position

Technology Shared Services (TSS) is looking for a Tier II Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. As a core member of our 24x7x365 TSS Evolved SOC team, the Cyber Security Analyst (Tier II) will be responsible for deep-dive investigation, advanced incident response, and proactive threat hunting. Operating within an Evolved SOC paradigm, you will leverage automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate detection and response times. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to pivot seamlessly between traditional analysis and AI-driven security orchestration tools to defend our client environments.

Requirements

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent technical work experience
3 or more years of demonstrated experience in a SOC or dedicated incident response role
CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD-approved baseline certification) required for Tier 2 SOC Analyst duties
Proven ability to analyze complex data sets, recognize anomalous patterns, and deduce attacker intent
Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-powered cybersecurity platforms (e.g., Copilot for Security, AI-driven EDR/XDR) or leveraging LLMs for log analysis and script generation.
Demonstrated experience utilizing of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, and cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Advanced hands-on experience with SIEM and security technologies, including Splunk, Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR, Microsoft Intune and Entra ID, Palo Alto Networks, and enterprise log aggregation and analysis platforms.
Working knowledge of NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity policies and frameworks, with the ability to apply applicable security controls, procedures, and requirements to day-to-day SOC operations.
Must be able to pass a full background check 6C to obtain the required determination for a position of Public Trust.
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Louisina residency; living within a reasonable commutable distance (~approximately 60 miles or less) of the Bossier City, LA facility

Responsibilities

Conduct deep-dive analysis, containment, and remediation of escalated security events and complex cyberattacks.
Utilize and tune AI-driven security tools, Machine Learning (ML) models, and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) playbooks to streamline alert triaging and reduce false positives.
Design and execute threat-hunting hypotheses across network, host, and cloud environments to uncover sophisticated threats that bypass traditional defenses.
Analyze and correlate complex datasets from SIEM, EDR, XDR, and cloud environments to reconstruct attack chains and identify root causes.
Operationalize tactical threat intelligence to proactively block emerging threats and update detection signatures.
Collaborate with Tier III analysts and engineers to refine detection rules, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall SOC efficiency.
Assist in the professional development of Tier I analysts by providing technical guidance and reviewing escalated tickets.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Full-flex work week
Medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance