Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. They are seeking a SOC Analyst to support the Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations Support Team by performing foundational monitoring, analysis, and incident reporting activities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor network, host, and security systems for basic indicators of suspicious activity and escalate findings according to SOC procedures
- Use approved cybersecurity tools (e.g., Splunk/Sentinel, ACAS) to conduct initial event triage and support vulnerability identification
- Assist with reviewing alerts, IDS/IPS notifications, antivirus logs, and host based security findings
- Support incident response activities by gathering data, documenting observations, and preparing reports for senior analysts
- Assist in evaluating system updates or deployments for potential cybersecurity impacts
- Participate in threat research, correlation activities, and SOC process improvement efforts under the guidance of senior staff
- Maintain awareness of emerging threats, cybersecurity best practices, and DoD security requirements
Skills
- US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Exposure to Microsoft Defender
- Understanding of TCP/IP, basic networking concepts, OSI model, and common security terminology
- Exposure to SIEM platforms (Splunk or Sentinel) or vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS
- Ability to write or interpret simple SPL or KQL queries (or willingness to learn quickly)
- Understanding of common cyber threats, malware behavior basics, and alert triage concepts
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn in a fast paced SOC environment
- Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret clearance
- DoD 8140 Certification Requirements
- + Must meet IAT Level II baseline (Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, CISA, CISSP or Associate)
- + Compliant for CSSP Analyst within 6 months of hire (CEH, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, PenTest+, Cloud+, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, SCYBER)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Performance bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited training
- The opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment
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