SOC Analyst Sr

ECS is seeking a SOC Analyst SR to work in our Windsor Mill office.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Perform hunting for malicious activity across the network and digital assets 

• Respond to computer security incidents and conduct threat analysis 

• Identify and act on malicious or anomalous activity 

• Conducts analysis using a variety of tools and data sets to identify indicators of malicious activity on the network 

• Perform detailed investigation and response activities for potential security incidents 

• Provide accurate and priority driven analysis on cyber activity/threats 

• Perform payload analysis of packets 

• Recommends implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls 

• Ensures all pertinent information is obtained to allow for the identification, containment, eradication, and recovery actions to occur in a time sensitive environment 

• Collaborates with technical and threat intelligence analysts to provide indications and warnings, and contributes to predictive analysis of malicious activity 

• Develop innovative monitoring and detection solutions using client tools and other skillsets such as scripting and content development 

• Mentor junior staff in cybersecurity techniques and processes 

• Create and continuously improve standard operating procedures used by the SOC 

• Resolve or coordinate the resolution of cyber security events 

• Monitor incoming event queues for potential security incidents 

• Create, manage, and dispatch incident tickets 

• Monitor external event sources for security intelligence and actionable incidents 

• Maintain incident logs with relevant activity 

• Document investigation results, ensuring relevant details are passed to SOC Lead, Incident Management team and stakeholders 

• Participate in root cause analysis or lessons learned sessions 

Salary Range: $111,00-136,000
General Description of Benefits: Benefits Link

Job Requirements: 

• In-depth knowledge of the US-CERT Federal Incident Notification Guidelines 

• 6 years of Information Technology experience, with at least 4 years of experience in information security working within security operations 

• Strong knowledge of Splunk Enterprise, Enterprise Security, and SOAR products 

• Strong knowledge of CrowdStrike, TrendMicro and McAfee host-based solutions 

• Career proven knowledge of log, network, and system forensic investigation techniques 

• Significant experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources, to include individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, or intrusion prevention logs 

• Significant experience with packet analysis (Wireshark) and Malware analysis preferred 

• Intelligence driven defense utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain (CKC) 

• Knowledge of diverse operating systems, networking protocols, systems administration and security technologies 

• Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and knowledge of the OSI model 

• Experience creating actionable content for a diverse range of commercial security tools and/or SIEM technologies 

• Significant experience monitoring threats via a SIEM console 

• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to de-construct problems 

• Strong customer service skills and decision-making skills 

• Ability to develop strong knowledge of client infrastructure  
• • Certified Information Systems Security Professional or Associate  
  • Formal IT Security/Network Certification such as SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), SANS GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) or SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)