SOC Analyst I

Clearance: Secret

Location:  Leesburg, VA Onsite

Shift: Night Team B- Alternating Wednesday's, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7PM-7AM

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a network security or SOC environment, a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ability to identify, document, and escalate security events in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events using SOC tools.
• Identify, investigate, and appropriately handle Events of Interest (EOIs).
• Escalate cybersecurity events and incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Generate incident response documentation and reports.
• Process incident-related communications, including initial notifications, follow-ups, requests for information, status updates, and resolution activities.
• Document and track cybersecurity incidents through resolution.
• Follow established security operations, incident response, and reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with SOC and cybersecurity personnel to support timely resolution of security events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security, a SOC, or a related IT security environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience with security monitoring, event analysis, incident handling, or related SOC functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Requirements of position:  Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions.  Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.   May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.