SOC ANALYST - TIER 2 - CLEARANCE REQUIRED WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Company: MindPoint Group, LLC
Location: Sterling
Posted on: October 8, 2024
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Job Description:
MindPoint Group is searching for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support
a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. Here at MindPoint
Group, we believe our Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts
form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. Take your career
to the next level and join us as a Tier 2 SOC Analyst. You will
play a critical role in conducting in-depth analyses and responding
to incidents of potential cyber threats facing our clients. In
addition to being our initial point of contact for end users, you
will serve as the escalation point for junior analysts, helping
guide them through more complex and high-priority incidents.
MindPoint Group is dedicated to your growth. One of the most
critical tasks for our Tier 2 SOC Analysts is learning. We provide
a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team
members, cross-train with other positions, and attend external
training. As part of our team at MindPoint Group, you will delve
further into the intricacies of enterprise network security, hone
your incident response techniques, and develop a deep understanding
of identifying and mitigating increasingly sophisticated threats.
Responsibilities: * Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate,
and triage security alerts * Monitor our customers environments,
including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial
activity * Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of
high-priority cybersecurity incidents * Utilize advanced tools,
such as host based digital forensics or malware analysis
capabilities, to identify incidents' root causes, scope, and impact
* Collaborate with penetration testing, cyber threat hunting, and
cyber threat intelligence teams * Participate in the development,
implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools, detection content, and
alerting signatures * Accurately document triage findings, and
intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers
via phone or email in the Incident Management System (IMS) * Learn
new open and closed-source investigative techniques * Perform
research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their
prevention and mitigation * Help shape the evolution of processes
and procedures of the SOC * Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier
1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities Required: *
Minimum of six (6) years of IT or Cybersecurity work experience *
Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of formal
education, experience * Possesses one or more of the following DOD
8570 Baseline Certifications for Cybersecurity Service Provider
Incident Responders: CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber OpsCCNA-Security, CHFI,
CySA+, GCFA, GCIH, SCYBER, PenTest+ * Experience in some of the
following tools and technologies: * SIEM experience required, with
Splunk preferred. * EDR experience required, with CrowdStrike
preferred * Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and
procedures (TTP) * Experience with major cloud service provider
offerings * Knowledge of malware * Knowledge of enterprise
architecture including zero trust principles * Knowledge of Windows
and Unix operating systems * Knowledge of common phishing
techniques and how to investigate them * Proficiency in technical
writing * Able to accurately and succinctly convey information
through speaking, email, and presentations * Comfortable in
customer facing environments * Ability to maintain a positive
customer service mentality Desired: * Previous SOC or incident
response experience * Vulnerability management or scanning
experience, particularly with Qualys * Working knowledge of regex
and scripting languages * Understanding how EO14028 and OMB M-21-31
impact federal SOCs * The initiative to ask for assistance and
offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC's performance Clearance:
Applicable US Government Clearance Required Location: Onsite in
Washington, DC Text code 2345 to 202-915-6712 to apply! Since 2009,
MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the
most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial
enterprises. We're proud to be one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing
companies in the country. With several 'Best Places to Work' awards
under our belts, we have a diverse employee-focused culture,
accessibility, and communication between all levels and
departments, and over 4 stars in reviews on Glassdoor. Come be a
part of what we're building. We use our award-winning recruitment
process to seek the most skilled, experienced, and driven
information security consulting experts in the industry, while
simultaneously empowering applicants to determine if MindPoint
Group is the right fit for them. We are profoundly invested in
selecting the right people to join our team and are equally driven
to expand and develop careers long-term. With positions throughout
the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you: * An opportunity to
work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations *
Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements *
Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth *
Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.
* And more! Additional Information * All your information will be
kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. * Compensation is
unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience
they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is
typically $100k-120k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as
compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education,
experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall
outside of the above-stated range. * Highlights of our benefits
include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off,
STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development
reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend,
pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our
mentorship program, and more! * MindPoint is committed to
maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race,
ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, genetic information,
pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic
partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may
require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, should contact us to request an
accommodation. Are you interested in a posted job opportunity but
may not check all of the boxes for desired qualifications? If so,
we encourage you to apply! Our commitment to sustain and champion
an inclusive and dynamic community of employees is a high priority!
Text code SSIRS to 202-915-6712 to apply!
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