SOC Operations Analyst / Public Trust

Joint Activities

$66K — $106K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in cybersecurity; additional experience may substitute for degree.
  • Familiar with network analytics including Netflow and PCAP.
  • Knowledge of cyber forensics concepts such as malware analysis and threat hunting.
  • Understanding of Windows and Linux systems vulnerabilities.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Public Trust security clearance required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Manage incident triage and coordinate with teams to assess cyber impacts on IT assets.
  • Ensure continuity of operations for 24/7 systems, including telecommunications and cybersecurity.
  • Organize and manage containment and remediation efforts for incidents.
  • Perform quality assurance for service desk actions and Remedy ticket processing.
  • Engage in incident response and collaborate with other teams to address threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor various data sources to identify cybersecurity threats and incidents.
  • Deliver cyber risk briefings to government agencies and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Support for maintaining security clearances.
  • Dynamic work environment with potential for growth in cybersecurity expertise.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced SOC Operations Analyst for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. 

 

Location: Warrenton, VA. 

 

Position Description:

  • Manage incident triage and coordination with analysis and detection sections to identify and analyze technology and cyber impacts to IT assets, network infrastructure (LAN/WAN), including applying security and ensure proper incident management and coordination.
  • Direct continuity of operations for emergency relocation of 24x7x365 operations to include uninterrupted telecommunications, computer systems, cybersecurity, and networks.
  • Organizes, supports, and manages the containment, investigation, and remediation efforts in regards to incidences.
  • Perform quality assurance of service desk actions and Remedy ticket submissions. Monitor, respond, and catalog SOC and SIM emails as applicable. Submit Remedy tickets as necessary to assist with keeping the triage console free of backlogs.
  • Supports incident response engagements, and partners with other incident response teams in maintaining an understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact client networks and assets.
  • Monitor and review multiple data sources, including intelligence, media, and law enforcement reporting, to identify cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Provide classified and unclassified cyber risk briefings and activity updates, to include but not limited to civilian government agencies and community stakeholders.
  • May be required to coordinate with external organizations, authorities, and senior level leadership.

 

 

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required.
    • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.   
  • Experience and familiarity with network analytics including Netflow/PCAP analysis.
  • Understanding of cyber forensics concepts including malware, hunt, etc.
  • Understanding of how both Windows and Linux systems are compromised.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Public Trust security clearance. 
  • Willing and able to travel up to 10-25%. 

 

Preferred requirements: 

  • Experience using Splunk for system data analytics and monitoring strongly preferred.
  • Experience performing cyber forensics, malware analysis, cyber hunt, etc. strongly preferred.
  • A professional certification such as GCFA, GNFA, GREM, or GCIH is highly desirable.

 

 

Target Salary Range$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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