SOC Analyst Tier I

Description

• SOC TIER I ANALYST DAILY ACTIVITIES:
  • Active participant in 24x7 operations of the NOAA SOC and Commerce ESOC. This includes proactively monitoring and providing near-real-time cyber security status and reports to enable timely decision-making for 24/7 operations.
  • Operate with direction to investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAs as well as NOAA and Commerce procedures.
  • Perform investigative functions involving strong network engineering or Security+-type skills (note: Security+ is not required but is very helpful cert)
  • Participate regularly in SOC working group sessions, to include idea generation for new content rules for security alerting and technology implementations/advancement. Collaborate across organizational lines and develop depth in your desired cyber discipline and/or technologies
  • Follow documented procedures yet have an eye towards process improvement/effectivity

• FEATURES OF THE CANDIDATE/JOB:
  • Inquisitive, problem-solving oriented
  • 24x7 operations (so 8 or 12 hour rotating shift schedule) so able to support day + night shift, holidays, weekends, etc.
  • Must be US Citizen.
  • Clearance Requirements: Fully adjudicated Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD/Top Secret Clearance.
  • Tier 1: 1-3 years of experience with cyber operations.
  • Basic understanding of cyber landscape + typical threat vectors.
  • Typically requires BS degree and 1 year of prior relevant experience.

• Desired Qualifications:
  • Security or relevant IT technology certification
  • Desired Qualifications: CEH, Security+ or relevant IT technology certification