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Security Operations Center SOC Analyst II - V2X
Systems Engineer
Mid‑level SOC Analyst providing 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for DoD‑aligned training systems, leveraging SIEM tools, threat‑hunting techniques, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and RMF.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security events 24×7×365 across centralized and distributed environments using SIEM platforms.
- Analyze alerts, conduct triage, and execute incident response procedures to contain and remediate threats.
- Perform proactive threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to identify emerging adversary tactics.
- Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including FISMA, RMF Continuous Monitoring, and NIST guidelines.
- Generate and deliver detailed incident reports, metrics, and compliance documentation for senior leadership.
- Develop and refine detection rules, playbooks, and automation scripts (e.g., Python) to improve SOC efficiency.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands‑on experience in a SOC or similar cyber‑defense role.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar) and incident‑response workflows.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, and common attack vectors.
- Familiarity with DoD frameworks such as NIST SP 800‑53, FISMA, and RMF Continuous Monitoring.
- Ability to write and modify scripts in Python or PowerShell for automation and analysis.