Job Description

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking a  SOC Analyst Level 1to actively participate in  security operations by  proactively monitoring  systems, investigating alerts, and providing  near-real-time cybersecurity status and reports to support  timely decision-making for DoD operations . This entry-level role is ideal for candidates eager to develop expertise in  cyber threat analysis, incident response, and security operations center (SOC) procedures .

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively  monitor cybersecurity events and provide  near-real-time reports to enhance decision-making within DoD operations.
• Investigate, analyze, and escalate security alerts  according to established protocols and contractual SLAs .
• Respond to  SOC-generated alerts , supporting threat identification and risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate regularly in  SOC working group sessions , contributing insights and expertise.
• Collaborate across organizational lines to ensure  effective cybersecurity defense and threat response .
• Develop specialized knowledge in  cybersecurity disciplines, technologies, and security frameworks .
• Assist in  incident tracking, resolution, and reporting , ensuring adherence to DoD security compliance standards.
• Maintain awareness of the  cyber threat landscape , identifying potential vulnerabilities and risks.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. 

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 0-3 years of experience in  cyber operations with a basic understanding of  cybersecurity landscapes and common threat vectors .
• Skills:
  • Fundamental knowledge of  network security, system vulnerabilities, and incident response strategies .
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and respond to cybersecurity threats.
  • Effective communication skills, including preparing  cybersecurity reports and operational briefings .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with  DoD security protocols, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity best practices .
• Experience using  SOC tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint detection solutions .
• Certifications such as  Security+, CEH, or other DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials .

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