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Security Operations Center Tier 2 Analyst
67,700 - 154,000 USD
Booz Allen
North Washington Street, Alexandria + Remote
67,700 - 154,000 USD
Requirements
Must:
We require 3+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or cybersecurity role. You should have experience in analyzing logs, network traffic, and malware behaviors, along with knowledge of incident response frameworks such as NIST or MITRE ATT&CK. Experience with scripting and automation using Python or PowerShell is essential, as well as understanding threat intelligence and cyber kill chain methodologies. Familiarity with security tools including SIEM (such as Elastic, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR (such as CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender), and IDS/IPS is necessary. You must be comfortable working in a 24/7 shift-based environment and be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology is required.
Responsibilities
In this role, I expect you to perform in-depth analysis of security events and escalations. You will investigate alerts, anomalies, and potential security incidents using various security tools, conduct threat hunting for proactive identification of malicious activity, and lead incident response efforts including containment, eradication, and recovery. Your tasks will also include developing and refining detection rules, alerts, and SOC playbooks, performing forensic analysis on compromised hosts and networks, assisting with vulnerability management, and providing mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 analysts. Staying current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices is essential, as is ensuring compliance with security policies, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Description
As a Security Operations Center Tier 2 Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our organization's defense, responding to and mitigating threats in real time. You will work closely with the team to understand and respond to threats swiftly, analyzing incidents to evaluate the impact and assist in recovery efforts. This position provides an excellent opportunity to advance your cybersecurity skills with hands-on experience in threat assessment and incident response.
We value your contributions and offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to support your well-being, including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, along with professional development and tuition assistance.
Compensation for this role is competitive, with a projected range of $67,700 to $154,000 annually, dependent on multiple factors such as location and individual qualifications.
We embrace flexibility and collaboration within our people-first culture, allowing for remote, hybrid, or onsite work as needed.
Our commitment to non-discrimination ensures that all qualified applicants are considered equally for employment regardless of disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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