SOC Analyst (Tier 2) - Clearance Required

Mindpoint Group - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

MindPoint Group is seeking several Tier 2 SOC Analysts to support a law enforcement customer in Arlington, Virginia. This role is crucial in conducting in-depth analyses and responding to potential cyber threats. The SOC analysts will serve as the initial point of contact for end users and act as an escalation point for junior analysts, guiding them through complex incidents. The position offers an opportunity to enhance skills in enterprise network security and incident response while contributing to the overall cybersecurity efforts of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
• Monitor customer environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
• Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
• Utilize advanced tools, such as host-based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents' root causes, scope, and impact
• Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
• Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures
• Accurately document triage findings and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOC's Incident Management System (IMS)
• Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques
• Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
• Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Requirements

• 5-years of documented experience and/or education in IT or Cybersecurity
• Applicable DOD 8570 Certification
• Experience with SIEM, with Splunk preferred
• Experience with EDR, with CrowdStrike preferred
• Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
• Experience with major cloud service provider offerings
• Knowledge of malware
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
• Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Ability to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations
• Comfortable in customer-facing environments
• Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality

Nice-to-haves

• Previous SOC or incident response experience
• Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages
• Understanding how EO14028 and OMB M-21-31 impact federal SOCs
• Additional relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA
• The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC's performance

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Short-term/Long-term Disability/Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Professional development reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Mobile phone stipend
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Mentorship program opportunities