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SOC Operations Analyst / Watch-Floor Operations
ZipRecruiter, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Job DescriptionJob Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a
Mid-Level Cybersecurity Analyst
to join our
Security Operations Center (SOC) Watch-Floor Operations Team . The analyst will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity events in real time. This role plays a key part in protecting enterprise systems, data, and network infrastructure against malicious activity and vulnerabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in SIEM tools, network defense, incident response, and digital forensics while working collaboratively with the broader cybersecurity team.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor enterprise computer networks and systems for security threats, intrusions, and suspicious activity.
Investigate and respond to
security breaches, alerts, and incidents .
Document security incidents and assess potential damage or impact.
Perform penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and other proactive security assessments.
Install, configure, and maintain
firewalls, data encryption programs, and other security software .
Conduct forensic analysis to confirm intrusions, recover data, and generate forensically sound duplicates of files.
Decrypt data and prepare technical summaries and reports of findings.
Perform advanced analysis (timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis) to assess incidents.
Support
Incident Response Teams (IRTs)
with real-time cyber defense handling tasks.
Recommend security best practices, policies, and enhancements to strengthen organizational defenses.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
5+ years of cybersecurity or SOC operations experience.
Proficiency with
Splunk Enterprise Security
(Required).
Experience with
Microsoft Sentinel
().
Strong technical knowledge of intrusion detection, network defense, and forensic methodologies.
Certifications
(one or more desired):
GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
Company DescriptionOur firm is a small business located in Arlington Virginia. D A LABS is an information technology services firm with numerous active contracts with the Department of Justice and Department of Defense. Founded in 2005, D A LABS has a long history of successful endeavors, and our customers are routinely satisfied with our integration and operational capabilities.
D A LABS provides 10 federal holidays as well as 15 additional PTO days off per year as well as a rich benefits package. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, and a percentage matching 401K program are available.Company DescriptionOur firm is a small business located in Arlington Virginia. D A LABS is an information technology services firm with numerous active contracts with the Department of Justice and Department of Defense. Founded in 2005, D A LABS has a long history of successful endeavors, and our customers are routinely satisfied with our integration and operational capabilities.\r\n\r\nD A LABS provides 10 federal holidays as well as 15 additional PTO days off per year as well as a rich benefits package. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, and a percentage matching 401K program are available.
Position Summary
We are seeking a
Mid-Level Cybersecurity Analyst
to join our
Security Operations Center (SOC) Watch-Floor Operations Team . The analyst will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity events in real time. This role plays a key part in protecting enterprise systems, data, and network infrastructure against malicious activity and vulnerabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in SIEM tools, network defense, incident response, and digital forensics while working collaboratively with the broader cybersecurity team.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor enterprise computer networks and systems for security threats, intrusions, and suspicious activity.
Investigate and respond to
security breaches, alerts, and incidents .
Document security incidents and assess potential damage or impact.
Perform penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and other proactive security assessments.
Install, configure, and maintain
firewalls, data encryption programs, and other security software .
Conduct forensic analysis to confirm intrusions, recover data, and generate forensically sound duplicates of files.
Decrypt data and prepare technical summaries and reports of findings.
Perform advanced analysis (timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis) to assess incidents.
Support
Incident Response Teams (IRTs)
with real-time cyber defense handling tasks.
Recommend security best practices, policies, and enhancements to strengthen organizational defenses.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
5+ years of cybersecurity or SOC operations experience.
Proficiency with
Splunk Enterprise Security
(Required).
Experience with
Microsoft Sentinel
().
Strong technical knowledge of intrusion detection, network defense, and forensic methodologies.
Certifications
(one or more desired):
GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
Company DescriptionOur firm is a small business located in Arlington Virginia. D A LABS is an information technology services firm with numerous active contracts with the Department of Justice and Department of Defense. Founded in 2005, D A LABS has a long history of successful endeavors, and our customers are routinely satisfied with our integration and operational capabilities.
D A LABS provides 10 federal holidays as well as 15 additional PTO days off per year as well as a rich benefits package. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, and a percentage matching 401K program are available.Company DescriptionOur firm is a small business located in Arlington Virginia. D A LABS is an information technology services firm with numerous active contracts with the Department of Justice and Department of Defense. Founded in 2005, D A LABS has a long history of successful endeavors, and our customers are routinely satisfied with our integration and operational capabilities.\r\n\r\nD A LABS provides 10 federal holidays as well as 15 additional PTO days off per year as well as a rich benefits package. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, and a percentage matching 401K program are available.