Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! Job Summary: JCS Solutions has a need for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our growing team providing support services for information systems for the United States Army. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for safeguarding mission-critical systems and privileged access environments. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today! What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more! What you will do: The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Monitor and analyze security events and logs from endpoints to detect unauthorized access, policy violations, and anomalous behavior.
- Assist with monitoring and remediation of all security events for devices/service
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to define and enforce security baselines and hardening standards for Administrator Workstations.
- Assist with configuration and maintenance of arenaflex Sentinel for use by designated CSSP / Command and Control (C2) operators
- Investigate and respond to security incidents involving privileged access, escalating as necessary.
- Assist with advanced hunting, development of security automation, and analysis of security-related events
- Assist with maintenance, support, security, and operation for the required baseline privileged accounts
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments to ensure compliance with Army and DoD cybersecurity policies.
- Support the integration of Administrator Workstation monitoring with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools. What you will bring:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. This requirement may be met with appropriate job and education experience
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3 years focused on privileged access or endpoint monitoring
- Must comply with the DoD 8140.3 Baseline Security Information Assurance technical (IAT) II and IAT III Certification requirements for system administrators requiring elevated privileges.
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, arenaflex Sentinel), EDR platforms, and log analysis
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, STIGs, and NIST 800-53
- Strong familiarity with the arenaflex 365 Ecosystem
- Successfully passed the arenaflex SC-200 exam for arenaflex Security Operations, or able to pass the exam within 6-months
- Experience with arenaflex Azure Log Analytics and Kusto Query Language
- Experience with the arenaflex Defender Suite How you will wow us:
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIA, or CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Experience supporting cybersecurity operations in Army or DoD environments
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles
- Knowledge of insider threat detection and behavioral analytics
- Demonstrated success in improving security monitoring and incident response capabilities JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
- Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any s
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