Job #: 3009837 Apex Systems is currently hiring a SOC Analyst for one of our DoD/ Government clients. This will be a “6 months contract to hire” opportunity. You’ll work 5 days onsite each week in Alexandria, VA providing mission critical services. Location: Alexandria, VA Onsite expectation: 5 days onsite per week Duration: 6 months contract to hire Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility Contract Rate: $65 - $75 per hour Salary upon conversion: $135,000 - $150,000 Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills: • Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a SOC Analyst to support a DOD customer. Our client is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. • At our client, people are our differentiator. As a SOC Analyst you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a joining our team to defend the customer's multi-domain, on-prem and cloud environments. • • How an SOC Analyst will Make an Impact: • Interacts with the team daily to deliver on the customer’s requirements. • Communicates with the team and other work centers to secure the customer’s cloud and on-prem environments. • Able to work on a team that supports a mission focused customer with high expectations. • Triages and resolves events and incidents successfully defending the customer’s environments with multiple boundaries. • Utilizes technical knowledge, interpersonal skills and grit to solve challenging operational requirements. • Provide Cyber Security Threat Hunting expertise and deep analysis of raw data from assets supporting Network Security Services, Endpoint Security Services, and Cybersecurity Data Analysis Services • Proactively search and identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior which is indicative of malicious behavior that has not yet met the event/incident threshold, or has not been detected by automated security tools • Assess data from multiple sources and navigates the cyber terrain to identified suspicious behavior • Provide input to the daily CSOC Significant Activity Report, the daily CSOC Operations Update, and the Weekly CSOC Status Report • Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any CND tools within the enterprise and develop recommendations to remediate these conflicts • Demonstrate systems experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Incident Response analysis • Knowledge of Network Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (NIDS/IPS) as well as Host Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) • Knowledge of Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), Endpoint and Network Detection and Response (EDR/NDR) and User Behavior Analytics (UBA) • Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving, and also leverage interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills • Ability to work within a team environment to meet security challenges, by documenting requirements and researching solutions, and providing recommendations for resolution • Will use experience developing in Bash, Perl, Shell, PowerShell, SQL, D3, HTML, XML, CSS, Bash, JAVA and/or Python scripts, as well as experience writing Splunk queries in Splunk Programming Language (SPL). • • Education: • Bachelors • Required Experience: • 5+ years • Required Technical Skills: • Security+, CEH (or equivalent) • Required Skills and Abilities: • Effective communication, problem solving, attention to detail • Preferred Skills: • Splunk Enterprise Security, Admin, Splunk Programming Language, AWS Security, User Behavior Analytics, Endpoint Detection & Response, Network Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention Systems PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Trevor Jones at Tbjones@apexsystems.com Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve. Our commitment to the military community is reflected in our robust veteran hiring initiatives, military-friendly workplace policies, and nationally recognized programs. We value the leadership, discipline, and mission-first mindset that military professionals bring to our team. Join us in continuing your mission. Why Apex is a Top Choice for Veterans and Military Talent: • Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years. • Transition Programs: DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options. • Veteran Hiring Commitment: We actively partner with multiple veteran and military organizations that specialize in IT upskilling and certification training, helping service members and veterans transition into high-demand tech careers • Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families. Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. 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