SOC Analyst

About Accenture Federal Services

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Role Overview

The SOC Analyst plays a critical role within the Security Operations Center (SOC), acting as the first line of defense against cybersecurity threats. This position involves ongoing monitoring of security systems, analyzing alerts, identifying potential incidents, and responding promptly to minimize risks. Analysts utilize various security tools, threat intelligence, and established protocols to uphold a robust security posture. Success in this role demands technical expertise, analytical skills, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Vigilantly observing security systems, including SIEM (Splunk), IDS/IPS (e.g., Snort, Suricata), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne), firewalls, and additional security devices for suspicious activities.
• Alert Analysis: Evaluating and analyzing security alerts to differentiate genuine threats from false positives, prioritizing incidents by severity.
• Incident Response: Engaging in incident response tasks, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery, following established protocols.
• Log Analysis: Examining security logs from various sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential incidents.
• Threat Intelligence: Using threat intelligence feeds to remain aware of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, applying this knowledge to monitoring and incident response efforts.
• Documentation: Preparing comprehensive reports on security incidents, including timelines, actions taken, and lessons learned.
• Security Tools Management: Aiding in the configuration, maintenance, and tuning of security tools.
• Compliance: Participating in compliance initiatives in line with security policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST/FISMA).
• Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other SOC analysts, incident responders, and IT teams to ensure effective security operations.
• Continuous Learning: Keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in a SOC or comparable security environment.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
• Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk) with advanced knowledge of Splunk Processing Language.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, EDR, and related security technologies.
• Knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CEH, etc.) are advantageous.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of cloud security concepts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust government clearance.
• Ability to work shift schedules as part of a 24/7 SOC operation.

Compensation

As specified by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides compensation ranges for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is:

$91,300-$184,900 USD

What We Believe

We are dedicated to serving the US federal government, assembling top talent to help reform how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their missions. We are committed to fostering a culture where every team member is respected, feels a sense of belonging, and has equal opportunity. At Accenture Federal Services, we recognize that hiring and developing exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds is crucial for innovation and achieving results for our clients and the country.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe everyone should be treated fairly, and all employment decisions should be made without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by law. Our diverse workforce enhances our innovation, competitiveness, and creativity, enabling us to better serve our clients and communities.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, committed to providing veteran employment opportunities.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodations as needed. If you are hired and require accommodations to perform essential functions, you will participate in our reasonable accommodation process.

If you are a candidate needing accommodations during the interview process, please discuss this with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants in the US must have work authorization that does not require future visa sponsorship. Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or affiliated businesses may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates are not required to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest during the hiring process.

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