SOC Analyst - Herndon, VA - Public Trust Needed

SOC Analyst needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Herndon, VA.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust is required for this position!*

Responsible for analyzing and/or administering security controls for information systems. Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. Researches, evaluates, tests, recommends, communicates and implements new security software or devices. Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications. Manages the company's firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Provides information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information.

Required Experience:

• BS/BA (or equivalent) degree in IT Security or related field, and a minimum of 2 years related experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 4 years related experience

• Minimum of (1) years' experience in the Information Security field.

• Minimum of (1) years' experience in the network engineering fields (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, VPN).

• Understanding of various Operating Systems (e.g Windows, Linux, etc.)

• Understanding of system logs and be familiar with log analysis.

• Understanding of predominant cyber-attack vectors (Buffer Overflow, Phishing, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

• Information Security Operations Center analyst experience

• Understanding of system vulnerabilities and exploitation

• Understanding of vulnerability mitigation

• Knowledge of SIEM functions threat hunting, correlation of events, dashboard creation, metrics development, and creating alerts based on threat intelligence and other Indictors of Compromise (IOC)s

• Strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated and a self-starter, maintain a curiosity and desire to learn, and be able to work well in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize vulnerability mitigation efforts based on risk assessments

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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