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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 hours ago

Senior SOC Analyst

USA VA Springfield

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $113K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support the US BICES-X program by reviewing cyber intelligence, performing incident response activities, and ensuring the security of networks and systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review cyber intelligence and identify how current threats affect US BICES networks

Perform cyber detection and incident response activities for a large program; coordinates with government program staff, USAF, and other government agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy, standards, and operating procedures

Review cyber events and document cybersecurity incidents utilizing ServiceNow

Produce after action reports following closure of cybersecurity incidents

This position will work within cybersecurity environment monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events and incidents not limited to; Analysis of data within SPLUNK, IDS/IPS, ACAS, ESS (HBSS), FIREPOWER, and security related activities to secure and harden systems

Work with vendors to ensure the DCO tool suites detect and capture required cyber incidents, to include the latest industry threats and zero-days, etc

Review intelligence reports and provide a daily cyber assessment on the impact to US BICES networks

Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) in indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations

Utilize network and endpoint defensive tools to identify and analyze potential breaches or threat activity

Research and develop methods of tracking and detecting malicious activity within a network

Be available for after-hours support when required. Incident response is a vital position to respond to critical cyber-attacks, and our Enterprise is a 24/7 operation

Participate in daily use of threat intelligence, analysis of anomalous log data and results of brainstorming sessions to detect and eradicate threat actors and protection teams on customer’s networks

Perform malware analysis with DCO tools

Create, modify, and tune IDS/IDPS Signature Rule Generation (Snort)

Create, modify, and tune Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts related to real-time detection and incident response

Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT and government personnel on overall program security posture

Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leadership, Cybersecurity Operations Team and the Assessment & Authorization Team to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats

Coordinate with USAF, DISA, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required for Blue Team, Red Team, CPT, BGX Cert, SAVs, CVAs, ST&Es, and CCRI

Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems

Assists with implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls

Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices

Work with the Information Assurance Team, Security Managers and Government ISSM to ensure any Data Spills are handled appropriately. Manage the Data Spill Process, working with external agencies as required to ensure cleanup and mitigation is accomplished within required times as set out by government

Provides guidance and work leadership to less experienced technical staff members

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

Participates in special projects as required

Provide incident detection through understanding malware and how to defend and mitigate infections. Triage malware, extracting relevant host and network-based indicators from malware samples

Qualification

CybersecurityIncident ResponseCyber Threat IntelligenceSPLUNKIDS/IPSACASESS (HBSS)CISCO FirewallData Security AdministrationMalware AnalysisSoft Skills

Required

5+ years of experience required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance

BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience

Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques

Must meet DOD 8140.03 requirement for intermediate level work role as a Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Requires familiarity with System & Network concepts, user authentication, and use of Cyber Stacks

Requires understanding of DHS/DoD policies and procedures, including NIST 800-53, CJCSM 6510.01B and other applicable policies

Preferred

Security Operations Center (SOC) Experience

ESS (HBSS) Proficiency

ACAS Proficiency

CISCO Firewall data interpretation

SPLUNK & SYSLOG data normalization

The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment

The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment

Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required

Benefits

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

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

Full flex work weeks where possible

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, 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

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees