What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battle Captain/SOC Analyst Tier II position at Chenega MIOS?
Req ID: 35592
Summary
Battle Captain/SOC Analyst Tier II
Arlington, VA
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
The Battle Captain/SOC Analyst Tier II leads a team of Tier I analysts in monitoring DARPA’s networks for security alerts and to ensure mission essential systems remain online. As the shift lead, you will direct the actions of those on staff and coordinate with other parts of the Information Technology directorate.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the monitoring of systems health as well as system security alerts.
- Analyze and investigate escalated alerts from Tier 1 analysts using tools such as SIEM , EDR, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring solutions.
- Perform advanced log analysis, network traffic analysis, and endpoint investigation to determine the nature and scope of threats.
- Lead incident response activities.
- Assist with malware analysis and reverse engineering to understand the behavior and intent of malicious artifacts.
- Collaborate with Threat Intelligence Teams to correlate indicators of compromise (IOCs) and emerging threats with active incidents.
- Support threat-hunting operations to proactively identify threats that evade automated detection tools.
- Prepare detailed incident reports and deliver briefings to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Collaborate with Tier 3 analysts, system administrators, and other IT teams to implement mitigation strategies.
- Participate and disseminate external DoD meetings and TASKORDS.
- Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, processes, and compliance standards such as NIST, CIS Controls, or DoD requirements.
- Mentor Tier 1 analysts by providing guidance and support to improve their skills and escalation processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Additional years of experience can be used in lieu of a degree.
- 4 years of experience in a SOC environment or cybersecurity operations role
- Proven experience investigating and responding to security incidents.
- Experience with IDS/IPS/NDR/EDR tools (e.g., Snort, Suricata, Bricata) and malware analysis techniques.
- DoD IAT Level II and CSSP Analyst Certification is required in accordance with DOD 8570/8140.
- GCIH, GCIA, CySA , GCFA preferred
- DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI with SAP eligibility required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with SIEM platform Splunk and endpoint detection tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender).
- Strong understanding of network protocols, packet analysis, and tools like Wireshark or Zeek.
- Ability to analyze logs, correlate data, and detect adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and IOC analysis.
- Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to enhance workflows.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to investigate incidents and determine root causes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and briefings.
- Ability to mentor junior analysts and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with forensic tools (e.g., FTK, EnCase, Volatility).
- Hands-on experience with cloud security monitoring in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with Threat Hunting methodologies and tools.
- Familiarity with DoD TASKORDS
- Participated in a CSSP Inspection
- Knowledge of security compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or DoD RMF.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.
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