Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Lead

Bluehawk LLC, is dedicated to enabling the United States intelligence community to achieve their strategic objectives through our innovative and effective services. Our mission is to provide compelling support that inspires our clients to operate with confidence in an ever-changing landscape. With our strategic approach, we leverage our in-depth understanding of intelligence operations to deliver exceptional results, helping our clients stay ahead of the curve in safeguarding our nation's security. Our team is composed of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality services and are committed to supporting our clients every step of the way.

Bluehawk is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analust Lead. As the lead SOC Analyst’s primary function is to develop, implement, and evaluate a SOC team’s ability to provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through 24×7×365 monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise. This position is responsible for leading the team responsible for monitoring the organization's network and devices for security breaches, maintaining software such as log management; researching the latest security trends; Conducting security assessments, and compliance reviews of the SOC operations, and assisting with Security Policy and Procedure maintenance and training of all SOC personnel. This position requires a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTPs, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Additionally, this candidate must be familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management. This position will support activities within the Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

**This position is subject to final approval by our client to ensure alignment with their specific requirements.**

• Must have strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management), and Malware Analysis
• Experience and ability to analyze information technology security events to discern events that qualify as legitimate security incidents as opposed to non-incidents. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response.
• Must be knowledgeable and have extensive hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting.
• Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events (windows event logs, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent)
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows
• A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g., Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.)
• Experience with the identification and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies Network Threat Hunting, Big Data Analytics, Endpoint Threat Detection and Response, SIEM, workflow and ticketing, and Intrusion Detection System
• Support the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of security applications and tools based on the established security architecture.
• Expert knowledge of SIEM technologies, content filtering/ firewall technology, and cloud technology
• Prepare, validate, and maintain security documentation including, but not limited to cybersecurity incident response plans, risk assessments, and legal investigations.
• Develop and implement SOC processes and procedures.
• Excellence in communicating business risk from cybersecurity issues.
• Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the
• information while making clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others and responds appropriately.

Experience:

• 8-10 years related experience.
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, or SOC analyst.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 or Information Assurance Manager Level 3 or CND Auditor or Incident Responder certification within 6 months of the date of hire.

Security Clearance:

• Current clearance as defined in the Task Order
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Other Requirements:

• Must have demonstrated strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 and other NIST guidelines and standards and how they relate to and complement a System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong background in distributed client/server environment, windows server/desktop environment, and IP networking, required.
• Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures, and operationally relevant applications and scripts to support analysis and detection efforts.
• Robust knowledge of common attack methodologies, tactics, and protocols
• An understanding of researching Emerging Threats and recommending monitoring content within security tools.
• Knowledge of standard and advanced defense & remediation techniques and processes.
• Experience in analyzing NetFlow data and packet capture (PCAP).
• Knowledge of the TCP and IP protocol suite, security architecture, DNS, and remote access security techniques and products.
• Technical experience in the information security field utilizing a mix of security technology such as Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls & Log Analysis. SIEM, Network Behavior Analysis tools, Antivirus, and Network Packet Analyzers, Digital Forensics tools in an Enterprise environment, Cyber Incident Response activities in an Enterprise environment.

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer EOE   Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity