Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, IT Security Operations, Security Monitoring Certifications:

None Experience:

0 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Tier I Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

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

• As a Tier I Security Operations Center Analyst you will: 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 cyber security.
• Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• You MUST have: 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

• Even BETTER if you have: 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 of 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
• LOCATION
• On-site at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA
• GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
• Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
• #GDITLA

The likely salary range for this position is $65,611 - $88,767. 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:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA LA Bossier City

Additional Work Locations:

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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