SOC Analyst

About DMI DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at About the Opportunity DMI, LLC is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with hands-on experience monitoring, detecting, and analyzing threats and cybersecurity events to identify and defend against validated intrusion events. Daily work includes monitoring network and system security events, conducting threat hunting through event data and activity logs, developing alarms for suspicious or malicious activity, escalating alerts to clients and preparing reports to summarize detected activities. The SOC Analyst executes and helps to create operational processes for consistent monitoring of client environments and should be familiar with a variety of security tools and technologies. The SOC Analyst additionally works to support the Incident Response Team by conducting monitoring and analysis during incident management engagements. Duties and Responsibilities: Work is DAY OR NIGHT SHIFT. Monitor, protect, and defend the enterprise perimeter against malicious network traffic. Monitor, protect, and defend internal networks and hosts against ongoing and emerging threats. Enrich monitoring logs with contextual operation data from functional areas correlate events and identify security issues, threats, and vulnerabilities Conduct security event analysis and validation, triage validated incidents, perform initial containment where feasible, research incident and enrich incident case documentation, and elevate incident for further analysis, containment, and eradication. Review and analyze threat intelligence information and proactively search application, system, network logs to hunt for and thwart relevant threats identified threats. Prepare and provide shift handover briefing to communicate completed and pending activities, and relay situational awareness information. Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to establish and continuously improve organization operating knowledge base. Participate in post-incident activities and contribute to lessons learned to improve security operations. Provide support in preparation of management threat reports and briefings, and recommendations. Provide sound technical recommendations that enable remediation of security issues. Partner with security engineering to develop and refine SIEM correlation rules. Utilize advanced threat models, SIEM use cases, and incident response playbooks. Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related scientific or technical disciplines. Master’s Degree is preferred. CompTIA CySA+ certification/ or a CompTIA Security+ (or other relevant IAT Level II/III Certification) along with one of the following: CEH CFR CCNA Cyber Ops CCNA-Security GCIA GCIH

GICSP

Cloud+

SCYBER

PenTest+ Experience analyzing intrusion events such phishing emails, malware, privileges misuse, traffic indicating potential malicious activities such DoS/DDoS, brute force, data loss through exfiltration/ inadvertent disclosure. Applied experience of threat analysis model/frameworks such Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, Pyramid of Pain etc. Working knowledge of advanced threat Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Applied experience with network traffic analysis with tools like Wireshark Applied experience with a variety of Opensource threat research tools/platforms such as Virus Total Working knowledge of network and security architecture principles such as defense-in-depth Experience with proprietary security protection/detections tools such as Firewall, Host and Network IDS/IPS, Anti-Virus, EDR, URL Filtering Gateways, Email Filtering Gateways, DLP tools, and SIEM tools such as Splunk etc. Capable of working independently, establishing priorities and managing task completion within set SLAs Able to communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and presenting to client technical representatives. Team player capable of productively contributing to the client mission by supporting fellow teammates in a dynamic growing and changing environment. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Experience with mid-to-advance level malware analysis Experience creating detailed queries and scripts, such as regular expressions, for log, event and correlation analysis. Experience scripting in Python, PowerShell, VBScript Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position. Location : Crownsville, MD (100% onsite). Work is day shift or night Minimum Salary Rate $84,774 Median Salary Rate $105,968 Working at DMI DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together: Do What’s Right – We lead with honesty and integrity. Own the Outcome – We take responsibility and deliver. Deliver for Our Customers – We are relentless about delivering value. Think Bold, Act Smart – We innovate with purpose. Win Together – We collaborate and celebrate our success. These values aren’t just ideals— they show up in how we support every part of your well‑being: Convenience/Concierge – Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier. Development – Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive. Financial – Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future. Recognition – Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements. Wellness – Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health. DMIvalues employeesfor their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together. ***************** No Agencies Please ***************** Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Digital Management Llc