SOC Analyst Level 2

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Competitive Range Solutions, LLC

SOC Analyst Level 2

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 highly skilled SOC Analyst Level 2 to coordinate cyber analysis and response efforts across network security, digital media analysis, and malware teams within a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environment. This role requires expertise in network attack patterns, adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) , and the ability to lead teams and serve as a technical escalation point.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Act as a technical escalation point for cybersecurity incidents, guiding junior analysts in investigation and response protocols.
    • Monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber threats , ensuring swift mitigation in alignment with DoD security guidelines.
    • Coordinate cybersecurity efforts between network defense, digital media analysis, and malware response teams.
    • Assess and track network attack patterns, intrusion methods, and evolving TTPs used by adversaries.
    • Conduct in-depth threat analysis , utilizing SOC tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection solutions.
    • Implement and refine incident response procedures , ensuring effective containment and remediation strategies.
    • Provide guidance to junior analysts , offering mentorship and knowledge transfer to strengthen operational effectiveness.
    • Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, federal regulations, and incident handling frameworks.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, supporting cyber defense strategy development and security enhancement initiatives.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

    • Education:

      • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related major.

    • Experience: * Minimum 3 years of experience in network defense environments. * Previous experience in a SOC or NOC environment , handling cybersecurity operations and incident response.

    • Technical Expertise: * Strong understanding of adversarial TTPs, network attack patterns, and defensive countermeasures. * Proficiency in network security analysis, malware investigations, and forensic methodologies.

    Ability to work within classified environments , ensuring adherence to DoD cybersecurity protocols.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working with classified defense networks and DoD cybersecurity operations.
    • Knowledge of AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud architectures.
    • Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials.