SOC Analyst
Core
Provide cyber threat monitoring, analysis, and incident response support to strengthen situational awareness and ensure resilience of critical federal networks.
Role type
Tier 1/2 SOC Analyst
Builds
SOC operations, detection content, and incident response workflows for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Domain
Federal Cybersecurity / National Security
Required skills
cyber threat monitoring, incident response, malware analysis (static/dynamic), network forensics, deep packet inspection, IOC assessment, remediation strategy, threat hunting, SOC playbook development
Preferred skills
SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, endpoint monitoring, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management Framework (RMF), SOC process maturation
Technologies
SOC tools, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, endpoint monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and analyze security threats and alerts; Conduct cyber threat analysis and contribute to situational awareness reports; Provide Tier 1 response and support escalation to Tier 2; Conduct functional incident response teams during shifts; Perform malware analysis and assess Indicators of Compromise (IOCs); Perform network forensics and deep packet inspection; Implement remediation strategies and support recovery; Recommend process improvements and create detection content; Conduct proactive monthly threat hunts; Collaborate with cyber teams for coordinated responses and policy development
