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Pantex Plant

Network/Security Operations Center Analyst

Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161

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Location:

Amarillo, TX Job Title:

Network/Security Operations Center Analyst Career Level From:

Associate Career Level To:

Senior Associate Organization:

Network/Security Operations (51353877) Job Specialty:

Network Administration Note:

Position will be located at Pantex Using a mixture of new graduates and seasoned professionals to form an amazing team, the Network Operations Center / Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) serves as the first line of defense against network disruptions and cybersecurity threats. We serve a critical function in the organization to identify, investigate and resolve issues while minimizing the business impact. We are looking for a positive attitude, esprit de corps, and skills to join our team. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, NOC/SOC Analysts must work in an office environment 100% of the time. This job is located at the Pantex plant near Amarillo, Texas. Responsibilities

NOC / SOC Analysts are hard charging, analytical thinkers who enjoy solving problems. They thrive in a high-pressure environment with shifting priorities. They are able to assess a situation, determine tactical steps forward, and can implement a strategic plan. They support multiple technical teams in a 24 x 7 x 365 operational environment with high uptime requirements. Interact positively with peers, other departments, internal / external customers, and vendors to identify operational issues Prolonged or irregular hours required – 12 hour rotating shifts (compensated by shift differential pay) On-site requirement to support the network and cyber infrastructure Collecting and reviewing performance reports for various systems, and reporting trends in performance to senior technical personnel to help them predict future issues or outages Strong ability to diagnose server or network alerts, events or issues General understanding of TCP/IP networking and server infrastructure Understanding of common information architecture frameworks General understanding and/or experience with Information Security and Incident Response Understanding of Disaster Recovery plans and related technologies General understanding of common firewalls Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and projects with minimal supervision Good oral and written communication skills, and ability to address conflict with others constructively Cross-team coordination and collaboration What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience. Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related technical or engineering/science field Prior helpdesk and/or field support experience Prior NOC / SOC experience Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) Common Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (Snort, Cisco, Fortigate, Firepower) Experience with Disaster Recovery plans and related technologies Server hardware experience (e.g. Cisco UCS, HP blade systems) Server Administration experience with Linux and/or Windows Prior Server / Network Administration experience Experience working in a large, geographically distributed environments Experience with SolarWinds, System Center Operations Manager, or other monitoring tools Operational analysis and development skills, such as scripting, to deploy DevOps solutions Knowledge of packet analysis and packet capture tools Working knowledge of large network and server infrastructures Preferred certifications: Network+ and/or Security+, SPLUNK Why Pantex?

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. We offer flexible work arrangements and benefits such as medical, prescription drug, vision, dental plans, an employer matched 401(k), disability coverage, education reimbursement, and more. Onsite fitness facilities and cafeterias support work-life balance. Pantex is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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