Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-20
NOVA
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Washington
District of Columbia
20001
United States


Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

US-DC-Washington

Job ID: 2025-5788
Type: Full-time Exempt, Salaried
# of Openings: 1
Category: Project Management
Washington, DC

Overview

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for monitoring security systems to look for signs of malicious activity, then analyze logs, traffic, and system behavior to understand how the attack occurred, and which systems were affected. In addition, the analyst collects and documents detailed records of incidents, response actions, and outcomes for compliance and future prevention.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*



Responsibilities

  • Analyze security alerts and logs for signs of malicious activity.
  • Prioritize and escalate incidents based on severity and impact.
  • Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams for a coordinated response.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required!
  • Certifications:Desired certifications in Security+ or similar certification.
  • Education:BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 to 6 years of experience.
  • Systems Tools Familiarity:
  • Jira, ServiceNow, SharePoint, CloudFlare, GitHub, Salesforce
  • Dataverse: A secure data platform that integrates with all Power Platform tools
  • tools and platforms to host and manage customer environment – Microsoft, VMWare, NetApp, Cisco, Palo Alto, Intune, Azure, M365, SentinelOne, Splunk, Tenable, Axonius, Varonis, Aquia
  • Additional Experience Desired:
  • Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, OMB, and other federal cybersecurity compliance standards.
  • Experience working with DOC or similar federal agencies.
  • Written and verbal communications skills. This includes drafting SOPs and technical documents.

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, professional, and environmental solutions to advance the missions of federal, state, and tribal government agencies. As thought leaders and innovators, our team of specialists build client-centric solutions that solve critical challenges faced by defense, civilian, and healthcare organizations. Employing a mission-focused approach, we deliver value that not only enhances current operations, but also drives future change. Closely aligned with this approach is our commitment to advancing the Navajo Nation and its People. Through economic development and community empowerment, we elevate the Navajo Nation to provide lasting impact and sustainable growth for future generations. DDC’s ability to unite legacy-inspired technologies, industry best practices, and proven methodologies has contributed to our success for twenty years.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

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