Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst II

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bossier City, LA
Salary
$76,565–$97,075 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst II

The Tier II Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst joins the Technology Shared Services Evolved SOC team to perform deep-dive investigations, advanced incident response, and proactive threat hunting. Working within an Evolved SOC paradigm, you will utilize automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to accelerate detection and response times. Key responsibilities include conducting containment and remediation of complex cyberattacks, designing threat-hunting hypotheses across network, host, and cloud environments, and correlating complex datasets from SIEM, EDR, and XDR platforms. You will leverage tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks, and SOAR playbooks. Required skills include knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, TCP/IP protocols, and cloud security architectures like AWS and Azure, while applying NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP policies to defend client environments.

What you'll do

  • Conduct deep-dive analysis, containment, and remediation of escalated security events and complex cyberattacks.
  • Utilize and tune AI-driven security tools, Machine Learning models, and SOAR playbooks to streamline alert triaging.
  • Design and execute threat-hunting hypotheses across network, host, and cloud environments to uncover sophisticated threats.
  • Analyze and correlate complex datasets from SIEM, EDR, XDR, and cloud environments to reconstruct attack chains.
  • Operationalize tactical threat intelligence to proactively block emerging threats and update detection signatures.
  • Refine detection rules and automate repetitive tasks to improve overall SOC efficiency.
  • Provide technical guidance and review escalated tickets to assist in the professional development of Tier I analysts.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to pass a full background check 6C to obtain a Public Trust determination.
  • Must have a technical training, certification, or degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent technical work experience.
  • Must have 3 or more years of demonstrated experience in a SOC or dedicated incident response role.
  • Must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or an equivalent DoD-approved baseline certification.
  • Must have demonstrated experience utilizing AI-powered cybersecurity platforms or leveraging LLMs for log analysis and script generation.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, and cloud security architectures.
  • Must have advanced hands-on experience with SIEM and security technologies including Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Palo Alto Networks.

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