What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SOC Analyst position at Nightwing?
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
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The DHS’s Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation’s cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS’s front line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Nightwing, as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. Nightwing provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Nightwing is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee daily operations of the SOC, ensuring adherence to established security policies and procedures.
- Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and training to enhance the team capabilities.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the SOC.
- Maintain and enhance the SOC’s tools and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor security events from multiple sources including SIEM, firewalls, IDS / IPS, EDR, etc.
- Analyze alerts to identify true security incidents, reducing false positives through advanced correlation techniques.
- Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with other teams to mitigate threats.
- Document and analyze incidents to improve future response strategies.
- Research and analyze threads in cyber threats; incorporate threat intelligence into daily operations.
- Ensure that SOC activities align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Prepare reports on security posture, incidents, and trends for senior management.
- Lead or participate in security projects, including the implementation of new security technologies or updates to existing systems.
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Required Education :
Must have a BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
Desired Certifications :
Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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