Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Tier I

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
NACI (T1)

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cybersecurity, IT Security Operations, Security Monitoring
Certifications:
None
Experience:
0 + years of related experience
ship Required:
No

Job Description:

As a member of the 24x7x365 TSS SOC team supporting the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), the Tier I SOC Analyst performs initial triage and escalation of security alerts from hardware, software, intelligence sources, virtual systems, and virtual applications. Aptitude and flexibility to quickly learn third-party toolsets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on event network security logs and trend analysis.
• Detect the full spectrum of known cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS, malware, phishing, others).
• Uncover and pinpoint security violations of compromised systems and devices.
• Correlate security events from various capabilities to identify attacks and breaches.
• Analyze and act on intelligence information to secure customer networks and devices.
• Observe, document, and report actions taken by malicious actors in customer networks.
• Maintain a current understanding of best practices and strategies used in cybersecurity.
• Motivate self and co-workers to expand knowledgebase and capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree - 0+ years of experience (or equivalent) required. 1+ years of experience preferred.
• A qualifying certification to meet DoD CSSP Analyst requirements: CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, or PenTest+.
• Ability to obtain CompTIA CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User, and Splunk Core Certified Power User certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.).
• Experience reviewing network, host, and application audit logs.

Security Clearance Level: Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust.

US Personhood Required

Location: Hybrid at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $57,824 - $67,057. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA LA Bossier City

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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