SOC Analyst

RMC is hiring a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support IT work at NSWC Crane. The selected applicant will provide quality solutions in support of RDT&E network. Responsibilities in this position include but are not limited to:

• Conduct log analysis for, but not limited to, HIPS, antivirus, DLP, IDS, system logs, AAA, and Web proxy logs and using specific tools such as Splunk, Orion, and MDE.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify hidden threats, malicious activity, and anomalies across systems and networks.
• Properly triage alerts upon detection of incidents and threats and collaborate with IT and network teams for remediation and recovery efforts.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure alerts are efficiently tracked, escalated, and managed.
• Review and analyze known risks according to cybersecurity requirements.
• Mitigate identified risks to acceptable levels as determined by the ISSO, reducing the likelihood of impacts to systems.
• Support audits and ensure security controls meet regulatory standards.
• Create, maintain, and monitor SIEM dashboards, queries, reports, and alerts.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and work with relevant teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide accurate metrics, document incident findings, and detail actions taken for post-incident reporting.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and testing incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Respond promptly to service requests and maintain the ticketing system with accurate task details. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, problem resolution, time spent, follow-up actions, resulting change requests or subtasks, and timely ticket closure.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to lessons learned to improve processes and reduce future risk.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in RDT&E environments.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

•  Two (2) years of relevant work experience and certifications/training are required.

CERTIFIACTION REQUIREMENT:

• The selected applicants must have DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level II Certification (Security+)
• Splunk Core Certified User preferred
• CompTIA CYSA+ preferred

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees. RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. We offer Monday to Friday full-time day shift work, and can assist in paid relocation. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.