Cybersecurity Engineer - SOC Analyst

Quantum Sky is searching for a SOC Analyst to support a defense customer in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management) and Malware Analysis.
• Analyze information technology cybersecurity events to discern events that qualify as legitimate security incidents as opposed to non-incidents.
• Conduct security event triage, incident investigation, implement countermeasures, and conduct computer incident response.
• Monitor customer's Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting (i.e. Splunk, Azure Sentinel).
• Analyze security events (i.e. windows event logs, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent).
• Track cyber activities within various SOC workflows.
• View alerts and system logs from various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks.
• View and analyze NetFlow data and packet capture (PCAP).
• View logs derived from network devices and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.).
• Assist with preparing, validating, and maintaining security documentation including, but not limited to cybersecurity incident response plan, risk assessments, legal investigations.
• Conduct SOC level 1 tasks and duties, when needed.
• Escalate when necessary to Level 3 support, SOC lead, or watch officer.
• Other services and support as needed or directed by the government.

Requirements

• 3-7 years’ of experience in a relevant field.
• Compliance with DoDI 8140.02 Identification, Tracking, and Reporting of Cyberspace Workforce Requirements as set forth in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF).
• Personnel must hold required certifications at time of hire and must maintain certifications for the entire performance period.
• Incident Response & Analysis personnel also assigned as forensic analysts must hold and maintain an industry-recognized Computer Forensics certification such as the GIAC GCFE, GCFA, or EC-Council CHFI.
• Knowledgeable of industry-standard methods and practices concerning the use and monitoring of intrusion detection products in a production network.
• Secret Clearance required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$107,000. Compensation is unique to each candidate and based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off.
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Parental leave.

About the Company

Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology.