SOC Analyst

Leidos hiring for SOC Analyst jobs in Clinton, MD, US

Description

Leidos is currently seeking a talented SOC Analyst to support the US MINT Security Operation Center (MSOC).  The program provides comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24×7×365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise.  US Mint SOC Analysts will conduct security event monitoring and response activities in support of the operational mission. 

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP’s, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables.  Additionally, the ideal candidate would be familiar with tools commonly deployed in a SOC environment such as, intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis systems, security information event management platforms (SIEM), endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management.

REQUIRED Qualifications:
 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to work night shift.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to perform Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage).
• Strong written skills to perform security ticket updating and reviews.  In addition, to draft and update SOPs and department documentation.
• Hands on experience with anti-phishing measures.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, Tenable Nessus preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events from host and network event sources e.g., windows event logs, AV, EDR, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent).

• Excellent organizational and attention to details in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows.

Additional Skills Desired

• Prior experience and ability to with analyzing information technology security events to discern true positive incidents from false positive events. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response.
• A working of the Windows Operating system, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, ICMP etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g., SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.).
• Previous hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting is required (preferably within Splunk).
• Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures and operationally relevant applications and scripts to support analysis and detection efforts.  An understanding of SPL is preferred.
• Experience with the identification and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment.

• An understanding in researching Emerging Threats and recommending monitoring content within security tools.

• Experience in analyzing NetFlow data and packet capture (PCAP).
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies, specific tools: Splunk (including Core and ES), Cisco FireSight, FireEye, Palo Alto.

Work Location:            

• Washington, DC or Remote – Night shift is remote.

Education:

• BS degree preferred.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.