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Koniag Government Services .
Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a SOC Analyst to support TGS and our government customer in Baltimore, MD/Durham, NC/Denver, CO. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Responsibilities
Providing 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of security event alerts across the enterprise network.
Monitoring agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security threats.
Reviewing all incoming alerts, investigating, and ticketing all identified potential security threats using the agency's incident response ticketing platform.
Prioritizing all incoming alerts and responding accordingly in a timely manner.
Validating traffic and/or network activity as anomalous in accordance with agency standards and procedures.
Identifying, investigating, and escalating potential security threats to senior agency resources when needed.
Measuring and modeling traffic, identifying patterns and ports.
Producing reports, both contractual and ad hoc, providing information on events, trends, issues, and activity as requested by the federal customer.
Providing data for inclusion in the agency’s CISA report.
Utilizing OSINT tools to identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity threats to the customer’s network.
Identifying the necessity for, and implementing, new intrusion detection signatures.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an analyst in a SOC or similar environment.
Working knowledge of various SOC tools and their usage for detecting intrusion attempts.
Demonstrated experience creating custom intrusion signatures to detect specific network traffic anomalies.
Experience in populating sensors with newly available signatures when responding to events or management requests.
Knowledge of threat reporting and tracking by means of a large-scale ticketing system (ServiceNow, CAPRS, or similar).
Ability to utilize email, instant messaging, and other monitoring tools to navigate the incident response process.
Strong oral presentation skills and ability to articulate English in a clear and concise manner.
Experience with Windows Operating System and Microsoft 365 tools.
Requirements
High School Diploma with related advanced training and certifications in cybersecurity or a related field. BS/BA degree preferred.
Must have at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or CompTIA CySA+. Documented proof of certifications required prior to employment.
Experience with Windows Operating System and Microsoft 365 tools.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
MUST live within 2 hours travel of the designated Security Operations Center for which they are applying.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
Home lab setup and participation in training platforms like TryHackMe or similar.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e‑mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703‑488‑9377 to request accommodations.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
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SOC Analyst
role at
Koniag Government Services .
Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a SOC Analyst to support TGS and our government customer in Baltimore, MD/Durham, NC/Denver, CO. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Responsibilities
Providing 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of security event alerts across the enterprise network.
Monitoring agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security threats.
Reviewing all incoming alerts, investigating, and ticketing all identified potential security threats using the agency's incident response ticketing platform.
Prioritizing all incoming alerts and responding accordingly in a timely manner.
Validating traffic and/or network activity as anomalous in accordance with agency standards and procedures.
Identifying, investigating, and escalating potential security threats to senior agency resources when needed.
Measuring and modeling traffic, identifying patterns and ports.
Producing reports, both contractual and ad hoc, providing information on events, trends, issues, and activity as requested by the federal customer.
Providing data for inclusion in the agency’s CISA report.
Utilizing OSINT tools to identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity threats to the customer’s network.
Identifying the necessity for, and implementing, new intrusion detection signatures.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an analyst in a SOC or similar environment.
Working knowledge of various SOC tools and their usage for detecting intrusion attempts.
Demonstrated experience creating custom intrusion signatures to detect specific network traffic anomalies.
Experience in populating sensors with newly available signatures when responding to events or management requests.
Knowledge of threat reporting and tracking by means of a large-scale ticketing system (ServiceNow, CAPRS, or similar).
Ability to utilize email, instant messaging, and other monitoring tools to navigate the incident response process.
Strong oral presentation skills and ability to articulate English in a clear and concise manner.
Experience with Windows Operating System and Microsoft 365 tools.
Requirements
High School Diploma with related advanced training and certifications in cybersecurity or a related field. BS/BA degree preferred.
Must have at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or CompTIA CySA+. Documented proof of certifications required prior to employment.
Experience with Windows Operating System and Microsoft 365 tools.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
MUST live within 2 hours travel of the designated Security Operations Center for which they are applying.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
Home lab setup and participation in training platforms like TryHackMe or similar.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e‑mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703‑488‑9377 to request accommodations.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Koniag Government Services by 2x.
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