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Information Security/Privacy Analyst I
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North Bethesda, MD (In Person)
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Role Summary The CIOCC Tier 1 Analyst monitors and analyzes security events and incidents to support timely detection, investigation, and escalation. This role operates within a security operations environment, responding to alerts originating from SIEM, firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and network access control systems. The analyst will help ensure incident handling processes are followed while maintaining clear, accurate documentation. This is a hybrid on-site role requiring active presence at the assigned office location. Responsibilities Analyze and respond to security events and incidents from SIEM and related data sources Monitor alert activity across security tools, including firewall, IDS, IPS, endpoint security, and NAC Conduct initial triage to determine severity, potential impact, and appropriate next steps Investigate alerts using log data and available security telemetry Perform incident documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards Escalate suspected security incidents to higher-tier analysts or appropriate teams Validate event context by correlating information across multiple security systems Support investigations using packet capture and analysis when required Identify patterns and trends in recurring alerts to improve handling efficiency Assist with maintaining operational readiness of security monitoring workflows Qualifications 1-3 years of security operations center (SOC) experience or recent college graduate with industry certifications Experience working with operating systems including Windows and Linux/UNIX in a functional capacity Ability to communicate technical details clearly through written and verbal communication Experience with Splunk or a comparable SIEM tool Knowledge of IDS log analysis and related detection/alerting concepts Familiarity with packet capture tools and basic analysis techniques Understanding of well-known protocols and services such as FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, and other relevant services Availability for second shift (12:00-22:00) or third shift (20:00-06:00), based on staffing needs This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.