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Intrusion Analyst

TEKsystems
$33.65 - $40.87 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Jan 21, 2025
Job Description: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is looking for a new Cyber Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) in Boulder, CO. The NOAA SOC comprises 20 analysts performing 24/7 operations. Primary Responsibilities: * Perform against established operational rhythm, expectations, and standards for Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts * Part of the 24x7 operations of the NOAA SOC, supporting shift coverage * Perform incident handling responsibilities with direct interface to customers and management team * Perform analysis on anomalous behavior based on log data from firewalls, packet capture, web proxy services, network flow analysis, intrusion detection, and malware analysis tools * Operate autonomously to further investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAs * Identify areas of improvement for SOC processes and tools to enhance the mission * Provide teaching/mentoring to junior analysts Required Qualifications: * Requires BS degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level; experience in lieu of degree may be acceptable. * Prior experience performing as a SOC analyst * Working knowledge of SIEM solutions and incident management solutions * Technical understanding of core cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Team player * CEH, GCIH, or relevant IT technology certification Preferred Qualifications: * Upbeat and positive attitude * Hands-on cybersecurity experience * Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) * Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework * Familiarity with Cloud concepts and experience performing monitoring and responding to threats in Cloud environments * Familiarity with the NOAA mission Skills: * Security, SOC, Cybersecurity, SIEM, incident management, Security operations, Splunk, Cloud, threat hunting, intrusion detection Top Skills Details: * Security, SOC, Cybersecurity, SIEM, incident management, Security operations Additional Skills & Qualifications: * Upbeat and positive attitude * Hands-on cybersecurity experience * Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) * Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework * Familiarity with Cloud concepts and experience performing monitoring and responding to threats in Cloud environments * Familiarity with the NOAA mission Experience Level: * Tier 1 - Tier 2 Required: * This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret) * Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.87 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Feb 4, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.