Tier 1 SOC Analyst
_05.png%3Fformat%3Dwebp&w=828&q=75)
GDH
Dice Job Match Score™
🔢 Crunching numbers...
Job Details
Skills
Summary
Role Summary
The Tier 1 Security Operations Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events across multiple data sources within a security operations environment. This role identifies potential threats, investigates security alerts, and supports incident response activities using security monitoring and analysis tools. The position requires strong technical analysis, communication, and documentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events from SIEM, firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and Network Access Control systems.
- Investigate security events using log analysis, packet capture tools, and network protocol analysis.
- Monitor security alerts and escalate critical or higher-risk issues according to established procedures.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, incident reports, and analysis findings.
- Collaborate with security team members to improve threat detection strategies and operational workflows.
- Support ongoing security operations and incident response activities.
- Analyze security events to distinguish false positives from potential security threats.
- Follow established security standards, procedures, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security practices.
- Communicate technical findings clearly to team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), cybersecurity operations, or a related environment, or relevant industry certifications.
- Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or UNIX.
- Experience with SIEM technologies such as Splunk or comparable platforms.
- Familiarity with IDS log analysis, packet capture, and network analysis tools.
- Knowledge of network and application protocols such as FTP, HTTP, SSH, and SMB.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Rockville, Maryland.
Publishing Pay Range: $30.00 - $34.00 hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.
- Dice Id: 10112156
- Position Id: 113777
- Posted 4 hours ago
Company Info
GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.
GDH Benefits
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.
_01.png%3Fformat%3Dwebp&w=1080&q=75)
