TSS - Cyber Security Analyst - SOC Tier II (ITC#2725) at General Dynamics Information Technology in Bossier City, Louisiana

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

DHS EOD

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACLC (T3)

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology's  Technology Shared Services (TSS) has an exciting opportunity for a Tier II Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. As a member of the 24x7x365 TSS SOC team, the Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for performing investigation and escalation of security alerts triaged by Tier I Analysts and others that enter the SOC from network and security systems/applications, the client, and/or from intelligence sources. The position may also require an Analyst to monitor and utilize third party toolsets in the client environment.

As a Tier II Security Operations Center Analyst with GDIT you will:

• Recognize common cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS, malware, phishing, etc.) and correlate them from various log sources


• Provide technical support on event logs and trend analysis


• Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities


• Identify, document triage and report actions taken by malicious actors in customer networks in a timely manner


• Maintain a current understanding of the best practices and strategies used in cyber security


• Document threat intelligence from emerging sources, malware analysis reports, and discovered IOCs for security tool integrations

Successful candidates possess:

• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills


• Understanding of networking fundamentals, the OSI model, and TCP/IP protocols


• Knowledge of attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.)


• Experience reviewing network, host and application audit logs (system, security, etc.)


• Knowledge of cloud IT solutions and security considerations of cloud solution deployment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

You MUST have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; AND


• 2 or more years of related experience


• Qualifying Certification to meet DoD IAT Level II (8570)


• Interim or Active DoD Secret clearance (Or Ability to obtain)


• Experience on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Center (SOC)


• Experience with any SIEM or log aggregation system, Splunk preferred

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Even BETTER if you have:

• Relevant security certifications (Network+, CEH, CCNA, etc.)


• Familiarity of security standards (NIST, FISMA, Fed RAMP, DCID, CNSS and DoD 8500)


• Knowledge of cloud IT solutions and security considerations of cloud solution deployment

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Some Telecommuting Allowed

Work Location:

USA LA Bossier City

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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