Technology Shared Services (TSS) is looking for a Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). As a member of the 24x7x365 TSS SOC team, the Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst will be responsible for performing initial triage and escalation of security alerts from hardware, software, intelligence sources, virtual systems, and virtual applications. As a SOC Analyst, the aptitude and flexibility to quickly learn and utilize third-party toolsets will be an essential part of securing our client environments. This role will be on-site in Bossier City, LA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support on event network security logs and trend analysis.
• Detect the full spectrum of known cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS, malware, phishing, others).
• Uncover and pinpoint security violations of 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 the best practices and strategies used in cybersecurity.
• Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Training, Certification(s), or Degree, equivalent years of experience (must equal 4 years).
• 0+ years of experience.
• At least one qualifying certification to meet DoD CSSP Analyst requirements (CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, CompTIA Sec+).
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User, CompTIA Sec+, or Splunk Core Certified Power User certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts (Panama schedule) in a 24/7 environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Certification(s) and/or experience with any 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 (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.).
• Experience reviewing network, host, and application audit logs (system, security, etc.).
• Familiarity with security standards (NIST, FISMA, Fed RAMP, DCID, CNSS, and DoD 8500).
• Knowledge of cloud IT solutions and security considerations of cloud solution deployment.
• Other Relevant Cybersecurity certifications.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• 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.

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