SOC Analyst Tier I

Description

• SOC TIER I ANALYST DAILY ACTIVITIES:
  • Active participant in 24x7 operations of the NOAA SOC and Commerce ESOC. This includes proactively monitoring and providing near-real-time cyber security status and reports to enable timely decision-making for 24/7 operations.
  • Operate with direction to investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAs as well as NOAA and Commerce procedures.
  • Perform investigative functions involving strong network engineering or Security+-type skills (note: Security+ is not required but is very helpful cert)
  • Participate regularly in SOC working group sessions, to include idea generation for new content rules for security alerting and technology implementations/advancement. Collaborate across organizational lines and develop depth in your desired cyber discipline and/or technologies
  • Follow documented procedures yet have an eye towards process improvement/effectivity
• FEATURES OF THE CANDIDATE/JOB:
  • Inquisitive, problem-solving oriented
  • 24x7 operations (so 8 or 12 hour rotating shift schedule) so able to support day + night shift, holidays, weekends, etc.
  • Must be . Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, specifically DoD/Top Secret Clearance
  • Tier 1: 1-3 years of experience with cyber operations.
  • Basic understanding of cyber landscape + typical threat vectors.
  • Desired Qualifications: CEH, Security+ or relevant IT technology certification
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Security or relevant IT technology certification
  • Typically requires BS degree and 0 - 3 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Clearance Requirements: Fully adjudicated Top Secret

• Large Infrastructure
• Mission Support
• Digital Modernization
• Command & Control
• Mission Applications
• Environmental Science
• Nuclear Security
• Engineering Services