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ECS Limited

SOC Analyst (Mid)

ECS Limited, Windsor Mill, Maryland, United States, 21244


ECS is seeking a

SOC Analyst (Mid)

to work in our

Windsor Mill, MD

office.

Iron Vine Security, an ECS Company, is part of a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Fairfax, VA. We are looking to hire a Mid-Level Cyber Security Analyst to provide a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in Baltimore, MD. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.

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 network 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 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: $50,000 - $75,000

General Description of Benefits

Must have familiarity with US-CERT Federal Incident Notification Guidelines 5+ years of Information Technology experience, with at least 2 years of experience in information security working within security operations Splunk, Elastic, Snowflake, and Akamai WAF experience preferred Working knowledge of CrowdStrike, TrendMicro and McAfee host-based solutions Knowledge of log, network, and system forensic investigation techniques Significant experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources, including individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, or intrusion prevention/detection logs Significant experience with packet analysis (Wireshark) and malware analysis preferred Experience conducting intelligence driven defense utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain (CKC) Diverse knowledge base of operating systems, network protocols, system administration, and security technologies Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and the OSI model Experience creating actionable content for a diverse range of commercial security tools and/or SIEM technologies Significant experience monitoring threats via 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 Working knowledge of client infrastructure preferred Certifications/Licenses:

One or more of the following industry standard certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience 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)