TS/SCI Cyber Watch Officer (aka SOC Analyst)

Job title: Cyber Watch Officer (aka Soc Analyst)Location: Fort Meade, MD 20755Clearance: TS with SCI eligibilityOnsite: 5-days per weekContract Type6 Months Contract to PermStart Date: ASAPCertIAT Level II or higher certification (ex: Security+)Salary Range: $130K-$150K (depending on Years of experience) Day-to-Day Our employer is looking for a SOC Analyst to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate will be responsible for interacting with the government customer and being their first line of defense regarding any cyber threats. This person should have outstanding customer service skills and basic knowledge in cyber using SIEM tools to monitor the network for malicious activity. This person will be ensuring its overall health through 24/7 monitoring, directing, controlling, coordination, de-conflicting, synchronizing, and reporting the status to other staff.Desired Skills and Experience TS with SCI eligibilityBachelor degree and 4-12 YOE (above)DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC needed for submission to opening!Experience monitoring the network for malicious activity using SIEM Tool like Wireshark, Splunk, Arcsight, Snort, Fireeye, PCAP, etcKnowledge of Cyber Incident Handling/Triage ( preparation, detection/analysis, containment, and post incident events)Experience creating reports and briefing senior leaders on current cyber threats affecting networks through the use of IDS tools.Shifts: (Openings for each team are available) Team 2 (Mon-Thu 1300-2300)Team 3 (Mon-Thu 2100-0700)Team 4 (Fri - Sun 0420 - 1740)Team 5 (Fri - Sun 1620 - 0540)