Security Operations Center Analyst

Security Operations Center AnalystThe Opportunity:Are you ready to take a strategic role in cyber defense for U.S Cyber Command? Do you want to use your experience-based knowledge to protect critical warfighter infrastructure from the constant onslaught of cyber threats? If you want a position that uses your extensive threat analysis skills to perform advanced threat identification and complex incident response, you want to be a SOC analyst. As an analyst on our SOC team, you'll analyze logs, forensic data, and threat intelligence to find the advanced threats that are escaping detection. Using your deep understanding of your customer's networks, combined with your cybersecurity experience, you'll analyze patterns to understand attackers' goals and stop them from succeeding. Once you find the adversary in the SEIM's blind spot, you'll advise on ways to close the gaps and harden their network. Let's outsmart malicious actors and protect U.S. Cyber Command.Join us. The world can't wait.You Have:Experience with SIEM Fundamentals, including SplunkKnowledge of basic networking fundamentalsKnowledge of the basic functions and configurations of Bro or ZeekKnowledge of Suricata or SnortAbility to review Nessus scans and Firewall configurationsAbility to review Linux hosts for indicators of compromise and hardening of Linux systemsAbility to navigate nix-based systems via CLIAbility to find, read, and analyze various logsTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphHS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with incident response procedures and analysis, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with incident response procedures and analysisNice If You Have:Experience with correlating threat intelligence to determine the threat actor, the attack's scope, and the affected systemsExperience with AI FundamentalsKnowledge of Splunk Phantom or SOARCompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.