Senior SOC Analyst

About ARSIEM Corporation
At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.
As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. 
ARSIEM is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst. This position is a hybrid of telework and onsite with a 2-hour on-site reporting requirement and Business/Engagement Travel as required. The customer sets the onsite schedule based on mission requirements. This job will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Federal team leads with establishing and operating a Security Operations Center responsible for securing a highly dynamic environment supporting Incident Response and Threat Hunting experts
• Configuring and monitoring the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform for security alerts.
• Scanning and monitoring system vulnerabilities on servers and infrastructure devices using a Threat and Vulnerability security solution; coordinating artifact collection operations.
• Assesses network topology and device configurations, identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
• Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents
• Collects network device integrity data and analyzes for signs of tampering or compromise
• Analyzes identified malicious network and system log activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
• Characterize and analyze artifacts to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
• Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incidents, and overall SOC functions
• Research and test new security tools-products and make recommendations of tools to be implemented in the SOC environment
• Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence
• Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics and network forensic experience
• Must demonstrate being a self-starter and give examples of leadership in customer-facing roles
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in security operations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard tools 
• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
• Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities 
• In-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures, and regulations
• In-depth knowledge and experience of network topologies DMZs, WANs, etc., and use of Palo Alto products
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking
• In-depth knowledge of TCP-IP protocols such as ICMP, HTTP-S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, 
• Experience using Elastic SIEM 
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and monitoring tools such as Security Center, Nessus, and Endgame
• Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic
• Experience incorporating Threat Intelligence
• Experience with Crowdstike, Gray Noise, and Shodan
• Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Elastic SIEM engineering 
• Proficiency with Snort
• Proficiency with other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc.)
• Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g., Wireshark)  
• Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data 
• Proficiency with nontraditional network traffic (e.g., Command and Control)  
• Proficiency in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
• Proficiency with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux 
• Proficiency with virtualized environments
• Proficiency in conducting all source research. 
• GSOM, GSOC, GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CEH, CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, OSCP, GNFA

Clearance Requirement: This position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability and TS/SCI clearance. Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $5,000,  and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.
ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.