Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst Lead Job at General Dynamics Information Technology, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Incident Handling

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

RQ166630 Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst Lead

Lead SOC Analyst’s primary function is to develop, implement, and evaluate a SOC teams’ ability to provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24×7×365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise. This position is responsible leading the team responsible for monitoring the organization's network and devices for security breaches, maintain software such as log management; research latest security trends; Conduct security assessments, and compliance reviews of the SOC operations and assists with Security Policy and Procedure maintenance and training of all SOC personnel. This position requires a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP's, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Additionally, this candidate must be familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include :
  • Must have strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management) and Malware Analysis

  • Experience and ability to with analyzing information technology security events to discern events that qualify as legitimate security incidents as opposed to non-incidents. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response

  • Must be knowledgeable and have extensive hands-on experience with a Security Information and

  • Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems that perform log collection,

  • analysis, correlation, and alerting

  • Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events (windows event logs, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent)

  • Excellent organizational and attention to details in tracking activities within various Security

  • Operation workflows

  • A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, etc.)

  • Experience with the identification and implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment

  • Experience with one or more of the following technologies Network Threat Hunting, Big Data

  • Analytics, Endpoint Threat Detection and Response, SIEM, workflow and ticketing, and Intrusion Detection System

  • Support the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of security applications and tools based upon the established security architecture

  • Expert knowledge on SIEM technologies, content filtering/ firewall technology, and cloud

  • technology

  • Prepare, validate, and maintain security documentation including, but not limited to cybersecurity incident response plan, risk assessments, legal investigations

  • Develop and implement SOC processes and procedures

  • Excellence in communicating business risk from cybersecurity issues

  • Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information while making clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, and responds appropriately


Experience:

  • 8-10 years related experience

  • Prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, or SOC analyst

  • 2+ years SAP experience required

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)


Certifications:

  • IAT Level 3 or IAM Level 3 or CND Auditor or Incident Responder - within 6 months of hire (CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CySA+**, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)


Clearance Required to Start:

  • TS/SCI required

  • Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements:

  • Must have demonstrated strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 and other NIST guidelines and standards and how they relate to and compliment a System Development Life-Cycle (SDLC).

  • Strong background in distributed client/server environment, windows server/desktop environment, IP networking, required.

  • Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures and operationally relevant

  • applications and scripts to support analysis and detection efforts.

  • Robust knowledge of common attack methodologies, tactics and protocols

  • An understanding in researching Emerging Threats and recommending monitoring content within security tools.

  • Knowledge on standard and advanced defense & remediation techniques and processes.

  • Experience in analyzing NetFlow data and packet capture (PCAP).

  • Knowledge of the TCP and IP protocol suite, security architecture, DNS and remote access security techniques and products.

  • Technical experience in the information security field utilizing a mix of security technology such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls & Log Analysis. SIEM, Network Behavior Analysis tools, Antivirus, and Network Packet Analyzers, Digital Forensics tools in an Enterprise environment, Cyber Incident Response activities in an Enterprise environment.

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The likely salary range for this position is $129,370 - $175,030. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CO Colorado Springs

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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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