Security Operations Center Analyst (On-Site) Part-Time/Weekends

Security Analyst – Global Security Operations Center

Join a team of passionate security professionals dedicated to protecting our client's business operations. SGS is a small, nimble business focused on partnering with our clients for mutual success. We are seeking a SA to become a valued team member supporting a rapidly growing global technology client.

The SA will be part of a GSOC team responsible for continuously monitoring the global network for breaches and anomalous activity. The SA will detect, analyze and limit intrusions and security events. The SA will work collaboratively to detect and respond to information security incidents; maintain and follow procedures for security event alerting; and participate in security investigations.

Additional responsibilities include such tasks as monitoring, research, classification, and analysis of security events that occur within our environment. The ideal candidate will have security industry knowledge that evolves with current and emerging vulnerabilities and threats, as well as an ongoing understanding of key business and technological processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related, focused technical training or four years of relevant experience that may have been acquired in the military or public sectors.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Possess relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional or Associate, EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or 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).

Other:

Travel: None

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Job Type: Full time

Career Level: Junior

Category: Analysis

Exemption Type: Exempt

Security Clearance: Must successfully pass a company background check.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.