Cyber Security(SOC) Analyst NEW

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Charleston, WV

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

ASRC Federal is looking for a Cyber Security (SOC) Analyst to provide cybersecurity monitoring and incident response services for a U.S. Government client. The role focuses on monitoring network traffic, handling security incidents, and preparing situational awareness reports. The Senior SOC Analyst will also mentor junior analysts and work on enhancing the performance of the Security Operations Center (SOC).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze network traffic, system logs, and other security data for signs of malicious activity.
• Investigate security alerts and notable events using SIEM tools.
• Analyze, triage, contain, and remediate security incidents.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users.
• Prepare situational awareness reports for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain response playbooks and SIEM detection strategies.
• Conduct forensic analysis and threat hunting.
• Implement security procedures and provide technical support to the security team.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and trends.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of SOC analyst experience.
• IAT 8140 certification with relevant IT security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA-Security, etc.).
• Experience with SIEM tools like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Expertise in analyzing network packets, SIEM alerts, and logs for investigating incidents.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Advanced analysis skills for advanced persistent threats.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Splunk Cloud, Splunk SOAR, and Splunk UBA.
• Forensic investigation and malware analysis experience.