Senior SOC Analyst (Hybrid)

Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior SOC Analyst. The Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst will collaborate with members of the SOC team to detect security events as well as investigate and remediate incidents. The Senior SOC Analyst will develop, innovate, and implement effective procedures for the SOC to enhance coordination and incident response operations. The Senior SOC Analyst will help train and lead staff on SOC concept of operations and develop incident management teams. Additionally, Senior Analyst candidates must be willing to work in a 24x7x365 SOC environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling. The position is for Team B Day Shift, the hours are 7 AM-7 PM Thursday – Saturday and every other Sunday.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor network traffic for security events and perform triage analysis to identify security incidents.
• Respond to computer security incidents by collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence, and ensure that incidents are recorded and tracked in accordance with SOC requirements.
• Work closely with the other teams to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving our security posture.
• Document actions taken and create technical reports detailing investigation efforts and case outcome to SOC Management and the client.
• Utilize technologies to conduct host forensics, Endpoint Detection & Response, log analysis, and network forensics (full packet capture solution).
• Provide cybersecurity root-cause analysis and investigative alerts to examine endpoint activity and network-based data.
• Conduct malware analysis, host and network, forensics, log analysis, and triage in support of incident response.
• Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance the incident investigation processes.
• Isolate and remove malware.
• Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic.
• Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity-based off-network traffic.
• Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities.
• Lead Incident Response activities and mentor junior staff.
• Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.
• Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.
• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation when needed.
• Generates end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to subsequent analysts on duty.

Required:

• Be able to pass Public Trust background investigation.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in an Intrusion Detection and Response, Cybersecurity Incident Responder/Handler type role.
• Minimum of one IAT Level 1 security industry specific certifications (8570 Baseline Certifications) i.e. A , Network , Security , CEH, CySA , GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, GREM, GCFA, GSEC, CISSP, CCNA (Security) or equivalent Certifications.
• Full understanding of Tier 1 responsibilities/duties and how the duties feed into Tier 2.
• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate to a wide audience with varying degrees of technical aptitude, such as management, other team members and clients.
• Capability to mentor junior analysts.
• Conduct research and produce security risk assessments/reports when appropriate.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux operating systems.
• Good understanding of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies.
• Knowledge and experience read and interpret deep packet capture (PCAP) and log analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in Forensic and Malware Analysis
• Knowledge and experience in Cyber Threat and Intelligence gathering and analysis

Desired:

• Strong desire to learn and willingness to be challenged.
• Passion and strong foundation in information security concepts.
• Knowledge and experience with scripting and programming (Python, Powershell, etc.).

Location:

• This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client in Washington, DC a few days a month.

Shift:

• This role will be working the hours of 7 AM-7 PM EST from Thursday – Saturday and every other Sunday.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave