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Intrusion Analyst Lead

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $62.50 / 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: * Lead a team of up to 7 analysts performing defensive cybersecurity operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * Ensure the effective performance against established operational rhythm, expectations, and standards for Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts * Provide hands-on technical support to subordinates during high-visibility cybersecurity incidents * Identify areas of improvement for SOC processes and tools to enhance the mission * Place an emphasis on the development of staff and cultivate career growth opportunities to ensure the long-term success of the mission * Correlate events throughout NOAA FISMAs to provide an early warning capability and provide trending data that enable decision-makers to prioritize cyber mitigation efforts and investment strategies * Integrate, correlate, and enrich disparate information sources to provide actionable intelligence and advice to network and system operators as well as to bureau and departmental management * 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 * Facilitate prioritization and requirements gathering for content development or new technology implementation Basic Qualifications: * Requires BS degree and 4+ 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 * Prior experience in small team/group leadership * Team player * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills * Upbeat and positive attitude * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience leading a team within a SOC environment * Working knowledge of SIEM solutions and incident management solutions * Technical understanding of core cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities * 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 Clearance Qualifications: * Must have an active Top Secret clearance 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 Bullet Points: * 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 $55.00 - $62.50 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.