Cybersecurity Analyst Tier I
Rockville, MD
Federal Civilian – Cybersecurity Operations /
Full Time /
On-site
As the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Tier 1 Analyst, you are responsible for the initial assessment of alerts and notification to determine whether an incident requires Level II and III support. This position operates within a team of CSOC Analysts and escalates incidents to appropriate levels within CSOC hierarchy based on requirements and standard operating procedures. The physical worksite for this position is located in Rockville, MD.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Level I technical support in CSOC operations and activities. (CSOC is a 24/7 operations center environment.)
- Provide daily/weekly updates to CSOC Level II support on CSOC operations and developments.
- Perform initial triage and response of CSOC events, notifications, and alerts.
- Identify security incidents and distinguish them from non-security-related issues and escalate to the appropriate tier within the CSOC hierarchy, while maintaining clear documentation.
- Operate within the CSOC ticketing system and participate in the development and optimization of efficient incident reporting procedures.
- Maintain awareness of the IT infrastructure and changes that may impact national cybersecurity or predicator detection.
- Recommend procedures to Security Operations Center (CSOC) Level II support for improvement of the level one CSOC duties and activities.
- Maintain up to date information about the comprehensive security tool suite available within the organization to effectively develop and escalate security incidents.
- Participate in ongoing informal as well as formal knowledge-sharing sessions within CSOC and IT departments.
- Assist, as required, with the forensic analysis of less complex digital media devices.
- Assist with the documentation required for the findings and recommendations for digital media analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or cybersecurity preferred. Additional work experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Certifications: Security+ preferred; additional certifications considered a plus.
- Ability to work a day or night shift rotational schedule.
- Additional Desired Experience: ITIL, SNOW,
About A-TEK, Inc.
Headquartered in McLean, VA, A-TEK is comprised of a team of experts in managing the data that drives federal missions. With employees in 13 states, and a nearly 30-year partner to U.S. government agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DoJ), and the Indian Health Service (IHS). We deliver IT services and solutions coupled with a scientific capability across a myriad of government mission areas including public health, law enforcement, national security, environmental, and science.
A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.
