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Information Security/Privacy Analyst I
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TASC Technical Services
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$94,120 Salary, Full-Time
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Information Security/Privacy Analyst I
Cyber Security Analyst Tier 1 (SOC Analyst)
Key Responsibilities
Location:
Rockville, MD (Hybrid)Shift:
2nd, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM or 3rd, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM (based on staffing needs)Pay:
$41.50/hr W2 OR $49/hr 1099Contract:
6 monthsOverviewWe are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst Tier 1 to support a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment focused on monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events across enterprise systems and networks. This role is ideal for junior cybersecurity professionals with SOC experience or recent graduates with relevant cybersecurity certifications looking to grow within incident response and threat monitoring operations.Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents generated from:
- SIEM platforms
- Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Endpoint Security Solutions
- Network Access Control (NAC) systems
- Investigate security events and determine appropriate response actions
- Perform log analysis and event correlation activities
- Escalate security incidents in accordance with established procedures
- Document investigations, findings, and remediation actions
- Support ongoing monitoring of enterprise security posture
- Collaborate with senior analysts and cybersecurity teams during incident investigations
- Assist with identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) and suspicious activityRequired Qualifications
- 1-3 years of Security Operations Center (SOC) experience OR recent college graduate with cybersecurity certifications
- Experience working with Windows, Linux, or UNIX operating systems
- Experience with Splunk or similar SIEM platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust ClearancePreferred Qualifications
- Experience with IDS log analysis
- Experience using packet capture and network analysis tools
- Knowledge of common protocols and services including:
- FTP
- HTTP
- SSH
- SMB
- LDAP
- One or more cybersecurity certifications preferred:
- CEH
- CISSP
- GCIH
- GCIA
- GPEN
- Other equivalent cybersecurity certificationsAdditional Notes
- Hybrid position located in Rockville, MD
- SOC environment supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations
- Excellent opportunity for junior SOC analysts looking to advance their cybersecurity careers
- Public Trust eligibility requiredJoin the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry!