CSOC Tier 2 Analyst

CSOC Tier 2 Analyst Immediate Opportunity Onsite CSEngineering is looking to add a CSOC Tier 2 Analyst to our growing team! As the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Tier 2 Team Lead, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the activities of the Tier 2 Team in our client's Security Operations Center. Your role involves leading a team of security analysts and engineers who monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and threats in an organization's IT environment at the Tier 2 Level. You play a critical role in analyzing and resolving cyber threats or escalating incidents for Tier 3 response as necessary. Leadership skills, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts are essential for success in this role. Job Responsibilities Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents and threats discovered by CSOC Analyst Level I and carry out effective Level II analysis of incidents. Remediation of incidents and escalation when necessary to Tier 3 support. Initial assessment of the scope of the attack and affected systems. Accurately document cases during investigations and effectively communicate findings to Level I Analyst or escalation team to ensure complete handover of work streams. Continuously improve incident management processes through periodic threat hunting exercises, knowledge optimization effort building, and by comprehensive diagnosis and analysis of incident trends. Follow the issue tracking, escalation policies and work effectively across all CSOC tiers as the technical competence requires. Dedicated monitoring and analysis of cyber security events by use of SOC tools. Incident Response generation and reporting IAW established procedures. Provide Level II technical support in CSOC operations and activities. Provide daily/weekly updates on CSOC operations and developments. Conduct Forensic analysis and respond to data call activities. Generate quality technical reports containing methodologies, findings, and recommendations. Work with external stakeholders to understand operational needs and develop effective processes. Maintain a current understanding of industry trends, emerging cyber threats, and new solutions which may impact CSOC activities. Collaborate with CSOC SME to ensure optimal performance using CSOC technology. Identify, reverse engineering and de-obfuscating digital content related to an incident. Required Certifications and Qualifications Bachelors in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or relevant, commensurate work experience. 5+ years of experience within a Level Tier 2 cybersecurity environment; experience in a leadership role is preferred. Robust Certification Portfolio including Security+, Network+, CEH, Azure or Cloud Certification, and Splunk Core Certified Power User. Ability to work a day or night shift rotational schedule. Vulnerability/cyber incident management framework. Experience with advanced technologies such as: Splunk SaaS, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SaaS UBA, Crowdstrike, Tenable, Forescout, zScaler, Bigfix, MaaS-360 (IBM MaaS-360), and Encase for forensic investigations, Fireeye, Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XDR, and Prisma-Access. Prior HHS experience a plus. Must be a US Citizen. Location Parklawn Drive, Rockville MD (Onsite) Background and Security Screening Final candidates may be subject to employment verification, education verification, professional reference checks, criminal background screening, security clearance verification, and/or suitability review, as permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates are expected to provide accurate and complete information throughout the application and interview process. Any material misrepresentation, omission of relevant information, falsification of qualifications, certifications, employment history, clearance status, or educational credentials may result in removal from consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer. For positions supporting federal agencies or government contracts, additional security, clearance, credentialing, or customer-specific suitability requirements may apply. Benefits CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employment CSE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD