Security Operations Analyst Jobs

Tuknik Government Solutions, a Koniag Government Services Company, is seeking an experienced Security Operations Analyst to support TGS and our government customer in Denver, CO. Hourly Rate: $32.00-$41.00.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Position Overview:

The customer’s Security Operations Center (SOC), Analyst activity is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with documented and distributed SSA system security standards. SOC protects the customer's critical assets by anticipating and leading the response to potential computer-related threats and vulnerabilities.

Several systems within the security architecture allow the SOC the ability to identify threats in a proactive manner. Staffing dedicated to this effort provides the continuity of effectiveness necessary for SOC to respond to more advanced threats, and to adapt to network changes initiated by other systems components. In addition, the correlation of events with data collected from other SOC initiatives will substantiate a more complete analysis of current network stability against threats.

Currently, the Security Operations Center (SOC) currently employs an internally managed security operations solution. The solution is a distributed system that consists of strategically placed sensors and devices that report security related events back to a central console. SOC shall monitor this console as well as other systems to conduct data correlation and analysis to determine security breaches and policy violations on an enterprise level.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Monitor, analyze, and manage the health of the network security operations systems, to include responding to events by documenting and investigating alerts generated by these systems.

Capture and measure data about security events.

• Review all incoming alerts, properly investigate and ticket all identified potential security threats within the agency incident response-ticketing platform.
• Provide 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of Security event alerts across the enterprise network.
• Analyze all levels of potential security threats and document findings within the agency incident response ticketing platform.
• Utilize email, instant messaging, and other monitoring tools to remain aware of current threats SSA networks face daily.
• Manage the resolution of computer security events that affect SSA information systems using SSA SOC provided incident response ticketing system.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate potential security threats to senior technicians residing in the Threat Remediation and Vulnerabilities Branch in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Utilize agency Security Event Manager Software to measure and model traffic, while identifying patterns and ports.
• Validate traffic and/or network activity (per alerts/logs) as anomalous in accordance with previously established Standard Operating Procedures, will be provided at the start of this subtask.
• Monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security threats. Sources include, but not limited to, sensor alert logs, firewall logs, content filtering logs, and Security Event Manager.
• Open a ticket for every potential security threat encountered and investigated throughout the course of their shift.

Reporting

• Provide written reports to the SSA SOC Manager detailing all security events related to network security matters and submit these reports according to the procedures and reporting requirements established in the SOPs and SSA guidelines.
• Prepare a monthly report on the status and progress of all current open security incident tickets and ad-hoc assignments.
• Use the incident response-ticketing platform to determine and document problem status, resolution, and prevention measures.
• Prepare monthly reports for insertion into the US-CERT Report.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as directed by the task manager.

Perform Preliminary Analysis of Collected Data

• Investigate and positively identify anomalous events that are detected by security devices or reported to the SOC from external entities, SSA Components, system administrators, and the user community via security monitoring platform and tools, incoming phone calls, emails, and workflow ticketing and assignment tools.
• Upon identification of a possible threat, communicate that threat to customer, as directed by the task manager.
• Communicate information to remediation technicians and may be required to aid with remediation after the technicians are consulted.
• Assist with remediation, if requested. Assistance may include but is not limited to; gathering additional log data, contacting users, or testing remediation processes.
• Process suspicious emails within dedicated software, according to documented organizational procedures.
• Monitor daily log data gathered from various resources, such as sensor alert logs, firewall logs, content filtering logs, and Security Event Manager for suspected security threats,
• Document a problem resolution progress from initial reporting to resolution within the agency incident response ticketing platform.
• Identify newly discovered vulnerabilities and exploits. Develop, implement and disseminate new intrusion detection signatures as directed by the task manager, creating custom signatures when needed.
• Respond to new threats and may be required to initiate and assist in drafting remediation strategies. All documentation will be hosted in the branch’s collaborative document library.
• Maintain awareness of Open-Source intelligence threats, identifying risks to agency personnel involved in Open sources breaches, and documented breaches within the agency incident response-ticketing platform.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of intrusion detection systems and newly developed exploits for Windows and UNIX systems.
• Monitor and investigate possible intrusion attempts or other anomalies. Documenting their activities in the agency incident response-ticketing platform.
• Make determinations of the operational impact that a particular threat has on SSA systems, in accordance with US Cert Federal Incident Notifications Guidelines and Agency established standard operating procedures.
• Filter non-threatening network traffic for enhanced reporting accuracy.
• Analyze suspicious web or email files for malicious code discovered through enterprise log monitoring and any other available sources.
• Provide 24/7/365 monitoring of the “SOC SPAM” mailbox(s) for suspicious messages submitted by SSA government and contractor personnel.
• Classify events based on the most current US‐CERT Impact Classification guidelines.
• Continuously tune Government provided Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System, through rule creation and engineering to reduce false positives and discover previously unknown threats.
• Identify the necessity for, and implementation of, the creation of new intrusion detection signatures.
• The contractor shall monitor via agency software complete resolution or referral of all network security issues in accordance with established timelines as established in SOC SOPs.
• Investigate Open-Source Threat Intelligence in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor Open-Source intelligence threat feeds, responding to anomalies and creating a ticket in the agency incident response-ticketing platform of any identified PII leaks.
• Conduct Threat intelligence research of open sources to identify previously unknown Indicators of Compromise. Indicators shall be validated by senior analysts and updated on all Security sensors/systems.
• Follow the escalation procedure SOP to make a recommendation for immediate corrective actions to higher-level technicians.

Education:

• Proof of certifications to be printed and provided to COR & task manager prior to assignment.
• Additional education considered include bachelor's or a master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology, or advanced certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
• CompTIA A+ preferred
• CompTIA Network+
• Strong oral presentation skills and the ability to articulate English in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have at least one of the following industry certifications:
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Supports integration of multiple vendor products into a seamless operation.
• Requires knowledge networking fundamentals to understand how network assets communicate and behave on the network, requiring routing and networking protocols such as IP, FTP, SSH, SSL, Telnet, SMTP, TCP/IP, UDP, Windows SMB, and others.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems both desktop and server.
• May be required to report for duty during period of inclement weather and other emergency situations.
• Requires comprehension of, and experience with, viruses and worms that may infiltrate into and propagate throughout a large network.
• Possess a working knowledge of Security Operations and the role such systems play in detecting intrusion attempts.
• Must be able to obtain a client sponsored Public Trust level of adjudication.
• 2+ years of direct SOC Cyber experience or Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
• Must have experience responding to computer security incidents.

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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