SOC Analyst

• Proficiency in vulnerability and endpoint management tools such as Tenable SecurityCenter/Nessus, AppScan, BigFix, and Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools such as Tripwire Log Center, Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, or similar platforms.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and/or automating data review, analysis, and reporting using Python or similar languages and databases.
• Experience supporting new federal government directives such as CISA Binding Operational Directives (BOD) and Emergency Directives (ED).
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, and other network security technologies.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other workflow, project management, collaboration, and system administration/monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks, such as FISMA, RMF, or NIST 800-53.
• Knowledge of operational challenges in complex or isolated networks.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Experience working in federal government environments, especially NOAA or similar mission-oriented, scientific, or space-based programs, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, or other platforms) is preferred.

• BS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, related disciplines or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in a SOC environment or similar cybersecurity role.
• At least one relevant security or incident response certification from ISC2, ISACA, CompTIA, or GIAC such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, or Security+.

Must be a U.S.

Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.