SOC Intrusion AnalystLocation: Fairmont, WV or Boulder, COClearance: Minimum fully adjudicated Secret and Interim Top Secret clearance

　　Client is looking for a new Cyber Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) in Fairmont, WV, in support of our customer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA SOC comprises of 20 analysts performing 24/7 operations.Primary Responsibilities:

　　Perform against established operational rhythm, expectations and standards for Security Operations Center (SOC) analystsPart of the 24x7 operations of the NOAA SOC, supporting shift coveragePerform incident handling responsibilities with direct interface to customers and management teamPerform analysis on anomalous behavior based on log data from firewalls, packet capture, web proxy services, network flow analysis, intrusion detection, and malware analysis toolsOperate autonomously to further investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAsIdentify areas of improvement for SOC processes and tools to enhance the missionProvide teaching / mentoring junior analystsRequired Qualifications:- Requires BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level; experience in lieu of degree may be acceptable, or 4 years experience in lieu of degree- Prior experience performing as a SOC analyst- Working knowledge of SIEM solutions and incident management solutions- Technical understanding of core cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities.- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills- CEH, GCIH, or relevant IT technology certification- Examples of other certifications include:- CERT Certified Computer Security Incident Handler,- ECC CEH (Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker)- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)- GISF (GIAC Information Security Fundamentals)- CISSP (ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional)- Additional certifications at an equivalent may also be considered.

　　Preferred Qualifications:- Hands-on cybersecurity experience.- Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vector, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).- Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework.- Familiarity with Cloud concepts and experience performing monitoring and responding to threats in Cloud environments.- Familiarity with the NOAA mission.

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