Job Description:
Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking a SOC Analyst Level 1 to actively participate in security operations by proactively monitoring systems, investigating alerts, and providing near-real-time cybersecurity status and reports to support timely decision-making for DoD operations.
This entry-level role is ideal for candidates eager to develop expertise in cyber threat analysis, incident response, and security operations center (SOC) procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively monitor cybersecurity events and provide near-real-time reports to enhance decision-making within DoD operations.
- Investigate, analyze, and escalate security alerts according to established protocols and contractual SLAs.
- Respond to SOC-generated alerts, supporting threat identification and risk mitigation strategies.
- Participate regularly in SOC working group sessions, contributing insights and expertise.
- Collaborate across organizational lines to ensure effective cybersecurity defense and threat response.
- Develop specialized knowledge in cybersecurity disciplines, technologies, and security frameworks.
- Assist in incident tracking, resolution, and reporting, ensuring adherence to DoD security compliance standards.
- Maintain awareness of the cyber threat landscape, identifying potential vulnerabilities and risks.
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience.
- Experience:
- 0-3 years of experience in cyber operations with a basic understanding of cybersecurity landscapes and common threat vectors.
- Skills:
- Fundamental knowledge of network security, system vulnerabilities, and incident response strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and respond to cybersecurity threats.
- Effective communication skills, including preparing cybersecurity reports and operational briefings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with DoD security protocols, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience using SOC tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint detection solutions.
- Certifications such as Security+, CEH, or other DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials.
