Local Defender SOC Analyst

General Summary:


Performs system monitoring and analysis support for the detection of cyber incidents and provides recommendations on how to correct findings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

• Submits and tracks all service tickets submitted internally and externally for Operational Technology (OT) systems.
• Monitors/logs SOC Request/CNOC actions and response.
• Assists in OT investigations of significant incidents and reporting.
• Submits and tracks all service tickets submitted on behalf of customer internally and to external organizations.
• Provides timely acknowledgement of SOC service requests, problem identification, root cause analysis, escalation, resolution, and closure for all SOC service requests in accordance with SLAs and OLAs.
• Escalates OT cyber incidents that require further in-depth analysis.
• Categorizes and prioritizes OT cyber events and other SOC service requests.
• Documents and tracks incidents in accordance with reporting procedures and archives historical OT SOC data.
• Provides situational awareness on OT cybersecurity-related issues impacting enterprise policies and procedures.
• Provides monitoring and analysis of OT SIEM events to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Triages events and investigates to identify OT security incidents.
• Logs security incidents in the IT/OT ticketing system.
• Manages OT security incidents throughout their lifecycle to closure.
• Coordinates with other, remote technical teams to investigate, document, and resolve issues.
• Makes recommendations for ongoing tuning and updates to the SIEM system.
• Receives input from threat intelligence sources and analyzes events to identify threats and risks.
• Supports ad-hoc data and investigation requests.
• Conducts security and vulnerability scans as directed using established processes.

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Required Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related technical field or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 related certifications may be used in place of unrelated degree field.
• 7-12 plus years of work related experience.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; ship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work onsite daily.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and findings.
• Familiarity with backup operations and processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures (COOP/DR).
• Familiarity with MITRE Att&ck Framework.
• Strong understanding of OSI model, network security concepts, security classification guides, and CJCSM 6510.01B concepts and activities.
• Familiarity with backup operations and processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures (COOP/DR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.
• System administration experience and IT certifications in Linux and/or Microsoft are a plus.
• Experience with networking protocols, design (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) and terminology, and network administration is a plus (Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti etc.).
• Understanding of the Purdue model, industrial control systems and Operational Technology is desired.
• Experience with DoD.
• Tenable.SC Specialist, Tenable.OT Specialist, or Dragos Platform Certified User (DPCU) certifications.
• Dragos ICS-OT Cybersecurity training.
• ICS/OT penetration testing experience.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

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