9/27/16
CGI (www.cgi.com/usfederal)
Other
/yr
Full Time
Employee
Contractor
Huntsville
Alabama
United States
Tier I Security Operations Center Analyst
CGI Federal is seeking qualified applicants to support the Security Operations Center (SOC)/Managed Security Service Provider team in Huntsville, Alabama. Qualified applicants will be on the forefront of incident response where they will utilize the latest in network security technology while providing Computer Network Defense support to CGI Federal's internal network as well as various commercial and federal customers.
The responsibilities of the SOC analyst include, but are not limited to:
? Monitor and analyze network traffic and IDS alerts.
? Investigate intrusion attempts and perform in-depth analysis of exploits.
? Provide network intrusion detection expertise to support timely and effective decision making of when to declare an incident.
? Conduct proactive threat research.
? Review security events that are populated in a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
? Analyze a variety of network and host-based security appliance logs (Firewalls, NIDS, HIDS, Sys Logs, etc.) to determine the correct remediation actions and escalation paths for each incident.
? Independently follow procedures to contain, analyze, and eradicate malicious activity.
? Perform Tier I initial incident triage.
? Document all activities during an incident and providing leadership with status updates during the life cycle of the incident.
? Assist in creation of a final incident report detailing the events of the incident
? Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incidents, and overall SOC functions.
? Position may require occasional nights or weekends and/or the ability to be on call.
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Candidates should possess the following:
? 1 to 3 years of experience in information security event monitoring and detection, incident response or IT security administration.
? Familiarity with network security methodologies, tactics, techniques and procedures.
? Experience with IPS/IDS, SIEMs and other CND security tools.
? Ability to understand IDS signatures.
? Experience reviewing and analyzing network packet captures.
? Experience performing security/vulnerability reviews of network environments.
? Possess a comprehensive understanding of the TCP/IP protocol, security architecture, network and remote access security techniques/products.
? Experience with enterprise anti-virus solutions, virus outbreak management, and the ability to differentiate virus activity from directed attack patterns.
? Working knowledge of network architecture.
? Operational research background, utilizing an analytical approach.
? Candidate must be able to react quickly, decisively, and deliberately in high stress situations.
? Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills are required to document and communicate findings, escalate critical incidents, and interact with customers.
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux OS to include experience working in the command line interface.
? Highly motivated individual with the ability to self-start, prioritize, multi-task and work in a team setting.
Additional Requirements:
? Bachelor?s degree in computer science, information systems security or other IT related field from an accredited institution preferred, additional experience in place of degree will be considered.
? At lease one year of experience with security operations, computer network defense or intelligence analysis.
Desired:
? Industry recognized professional certification such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+
? Past experience with or current understanding of government intelligence processes and systems.
? Direct experience with Malware and Fusion analysis techniques and methodologies.
? Scripting skills (e.g., PERL, Python, shell scripting)
Due to the nature of the government contract, US Citizenship is required.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary depending upon specific assignment, or upon any US government security clearance if required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, gender Identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or other status protected by law. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI?s legal duty to furnish information.
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