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ECS is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (Junior) to work in our Windsor Mill, MD office. Iron Vine Security, an ECS Federal company, is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Fairfax, VA. We are looking to hire a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to provide a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in Baltimore, MD. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance. Job Requirements: Must have familiarity with US-CERT Federal Incident Notification Guidelines Splunk, Elastic, Snowflake, and Akamai WAF experience preferred Working knowledge of CrowdStrike, TrendMicro and McAfee host-based solutions Knowledge of log, network, and system forensic investigation techniques Experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources, including individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, or intrusion prevention/detection logs Experience with packet analysis (Wireshark) and malware analysis preferred Experience conducting intelligence driven defense utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain (CKC) Diverse knowledge base of operating systems, network protocols, system administration, and security technologies Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and the OSI model Experience monitoring threats via SIEM console Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to de-construct problems Strong customer service skills and decision-making skills Working knowledge of client infrastructure preferred Position Responsibilities: Perform hunting for malicious activity across the network and digital assets Respond to computer security incidents and conduct threat analysis Identify and act on malicious or anomalous activity Conducts analysis using a variety of tools and data sets to identify indicators of malicious activity on the network Perform detailed investigation and response activities for potential security incidents Provide accurate and priority driven analysis on cyber activity/threats Perform payload analysis of network packets Recommends implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls Ensures all pertinent information is obtained to allow for the identification, containment, eradication, and recovery actions to occur in a time sensitive environment Collaborates with technical and threat intelligence analysts to provide indications and warnings, and contributes to predictive analysis of malicious activity Create and continuously improve standard operating procedures used by the SOC Resolve or coordinate the resolution of cyber security events Monitor incoming event queues for potential security incidents Create, manage, and dispatch incident tickets Monitor external event sources for security intelligence and actionable incidents Maintain incident logs with relevant activity Document investigation results, ensuring relevant details are passed to SOC Lead, Incident Management team and stakeholders Participate in root cause analysis or lessons learned sessions Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 General Description of Benefits One or more of the following industry standard certifications: CompTIA Security+ EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Formal IT Security/Network Certification such as SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), SANS GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) or SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) ECS Limited

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