Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Role Summary

NEW Full Time role that monitors and analyzes security events and incidents to support timely detection, investigation, and escalation. The analyst operates within a security operations environment, responding to alerts from SIEM, firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and network access control systems. This hybrid on‑site position requires active presence at the assigned office location.

• Analyze and respond to security events and incidents from SIEM and related data sources.
• Monitor alert activity across security tools, including firewall, IDS, IPS, endpoint security, and NAC.
• Conduct initial triage to determine severity, potential impact, and appropriate next steps.
• Investigate alerts using log data and available security telemetry.
• Perform incident documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Escalate suspected security incidents to higher‑tier analysts or appropriate teams.
• Validate event context by correlating information across multiple security systems.
• Support investigations using packet capture and analysis when required.
• Identify patterns and trends in recurring alerts to improve handling efficiency.
• Assist with maintaining operational readiness of security monitoring workflows.

• 1‑3 years of security operations center (SOC) experience or recent college graduate with industry certifications.
• Experience working with operating systems including Windows and Linux/UNIX in a functional capacity.
• Ability to communicate technical details clearly through written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Splunk or a comparable SIEM tool.
• Knowledge of IDS log analysis and related detection/alerting concepts.
• Familiarity with packet capture tools and basic analysis techniques.
• Understanding of well‑known protocols and services such as FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, and other relevant services.
• Availability for second shift (12:00‑22:00) or third shift (20:00‑06:00), based on staffing needs.
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Location/Region:
Rockville, Maryland

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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