Information Security Analyst needed an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Washington DC.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Responsibilities
- We are seeking a Security Engineer to support the Department of Transportation's Cybersecurity mission by joining a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals who collaborate, cooperate, and facilitate maintaining and enhancing the security posture of DOT information systems and infrastructure. These information systems and infrastructure support the DOT mission of managing and maintaining United States critical infrastructure (i.e. highways, bridges, roads, etc.).
- Engage with Federal Leadership and counterparts to implement endpoint protection profile changes to address external threats, and enforce security requirements
- Coordinate with application administrators and infrastructure administrators and engineers to troubleshoot issues associated with endpoint protection software
- Support integration of endpoint security data with security log aggregation solutions, to include security information event management tools
- Participate in declared cybersecurity incident handling activities when requested
- Keep current regarding latest threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices related to endpoint security
- Work Cyber related security operations ITSM (ServiceNow) assigned tickets to completion
- Participate in relevant Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings
- Collaborate on and provide feedback to cybersecurity solutions that enhance DOT security posture
Required Qualifications
- Six years in Cybersecurity or related Information Technology fields, Bachelors and three years or more experience; Masters and one year or more experience
- Experience working with Endpoint Detection and Response solutions
- Network+, Security+, SSCP, GISF, ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals, or similar technical certification
- Solid understanding of Federal Cybersecurity requirements (i.e. FISMA, NIST 800 series, etc.)
- Great communications skills with the capacity to describe endpoint security concepts to unacquainted individuals
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity and foundational understanding of application and technology stacks, cloud-based systems, operating systems, databases, networking, firewalls, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security Software, Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and host-based IDS and IPS and general cyber security best practices and industry standards
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Estimated Min Rate: $43.90
Estimated Max Rate: $62.71 |
SOC LLC
May 15, 2026