SOC Analyst- Tier 2 (TS/SCI) (Springfield, VA)

About the position GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer (either Springfield, VA or St Louis, MO). A Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst participates on a team of skilled cybersecurity professionals who perform in-depth analysis of potential cybersecurity incidents and provide formal recommendations to organizational leadership. Tier 1 Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst provide first line analysis of potential intrusions based on alerts, events, and tips provided by stakeholders. Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst leverage all available enterprise security tools, knowledge sources, and data artifacts to determine the who, what, when, where and why of an intrusion. When required, Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst coordinate the execution and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery from cybersecurity events and incidents. Responsibilities • Participate in the operation of an enterprise class Cybersecurity Operations Center that functions 24x7x365 • Monitor the enterprise Splunk Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and various security technologies for suspicious activity • Perform the initial analysis on security events and assign the appropriate degree of urgency to facilitate the proper organizational response • Perform the initial documentation, tracking, and monitoring of security events within the enterprise ticket management system • Collaborate with fellow analyst when security events are escalated to provide additional information as needed Requirements • US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI (required to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months) • 2-5 years' experience in a Cybersecurity Operations environment. Additional Cybersecurity experience may be considered. • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent) • CSSP Analyst Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire date) Benefits • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans) • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment • Pet Benefit Option Apply tot his job