NIRT SOC Analyst

NIRT SOC Analyst

Posted 7 days ago by 1761112411

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Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Computer Science Data Encryption DDoS Mitigation Encryption Federal Reserve System Firewall Intrusion Detection And Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems IT Infrastructure Load Balancing Market Trend Network Intrusion Detection Systems Network Protocols Operating Systems Phishing Security Clearance Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) TCP/IP Unstructured Data

Summary: The NIRT SOC Analyst position is a junior to mid-level role focused on supporting the National Incident and Response Team (NIRT) of the Federal Reserve System as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing data to identify anomalies and will work three 12-hour shifts per week. U.S. citizenship is required due to the need for a Public Trust clearance, and candidates must have resided in the U.S. for the past five years. The role is remote, with specific time zone requirements for coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review data to identify anomalies requiring further investigation.
  • Work three 12-hour shifts a week on consecutive days.
  • Perform security event triage and analysis.
  • Respond to various attack vectors including data exfiltration, DDoS, malware, insider risk, and phishing.
  • Analyze large data sets and unstructured data to identify trends and anomalies.
  • Utilize SIEM skills to analyze security events from multiple sources.
  • Maintain knowledge of current security threats and techniques.
  • Collaborate with one other resource from the NIRT during shifts.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (preferred).
  • 0-2 years of experience in security aspects of multiple platforms and operating systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain National Security Clearance.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and network/packet analysis.
  • Experience with IT Infrastructure designs and technologies.
  • Familiarity with security platform capabilities and SIEM utilization.
  • Ability to analyze security events and identify suspicious activity.
  • Research skills regarding current information security landscape.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

NIRT SOC Analyst - Junior/Mid

Location: Remote
Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required in accordance with the client s federal agency eligibility standards.

In accordance with Public Trust background investigation guidelines, candidates must have resided within the United States for at least the past five years. Extended travel or residence outside the United States totaling more than six months during the past five years (excluding official military service) may affect eligibility.

Target Rate (Fully burdened): $8000 to 8600/ Month c2c/1099

Description:
This role will work with the National Incident and Response Team (NIRT) of the Federal Reserve System as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. This candidate will review data and help identify anomalies that require further investigation. The candidate will work (3) 12-hour shifts a week on consecutive days (though days may shift to ensure team coverage from time to time). Day or Night shift has yet to be determined. This resource will generally be on duty with one other resource from the NIRT during their shift.

Typical Duties:
BS 0-2 Years or HS 6-8.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (preferred) and experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain National Security Clearance, including ship.
Security platform and technology capabilities; SIEM utilization skills with the ability to analyze security events from multiple monitoring and logging sources to identify and/or confirm suspicious activity.
Ability to analyze large data sets and unstructured data to identify trends and anomalies indicative of malicious activity.
Knowledge of, and experience with, TCP/IP protocol and network/packet analysis.
Knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, and a dedicated desire to research current information security landscape.
Perform security event triage and analysis with knowledge in current security threats and techniques.
Respond to different attack vectors such as data exfiltration, DDoS, malware, insider risk, and phishing.

Experience with IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services. This should include knowledge of networking protocols, firewall functionality, host and network intrusion detection systems, operating systems, databases, encryption, load balancing, and other technologies

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