Cybersecurity Analyst I at A-TEK, Inc. in Rockville, MD

Summary: A-TEK is a company that operates at the intersection of mission and innovation, providing enhanced capabilities in application development and cybersecurity. As a Cybersecurity Analyst I, you will be responsible for the initial assessment of alerts and notifications, determining whether incidents require escalation to higher support levels within the Cyber Security Operations Center. Responsibilities: - Provide Level I technical support in CSOC operations and activities. (CSOC is a 24/7 operations center environment.) - Provide daily/weekly updates to CSOC Level II support on CSOC operations and developments - Perform initial triage and response of CSOC events, notifications, and alerts - Identify security incidents and distinguish them from non-security-related issues and escalate to the appropriate tier within the CSOC hierarchy, while maintaining clear documentation - Operate within the CSOC ticketing system and participate in the development and optimization of efficient incident reporting procedures - Maintain awareness of the IT infrastructure and changes that may impact national cybersecurity or predicator detection - Recommend procedures to Security Operations Center (CSOC) Level II support for improvement of the level one CSOC duties and activities - Maintain up to date information about the comprehensive security tool suite available within the organization to effectively develop and escalate security incidents - Participate in ongoing informal as well as formal knowledge-sharing sessions within CSOC and IT departments - Assist, as required, with the forensic analysis of less complex digital media devices - Assist with the documentation required for the findings and recommendations for digital media analysis Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or associate degree in computer science or cybersecurity preferred. Additional work experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree - Certifications: Security+ Required - Certified Ethical Hacker, or GCIH required; additional certifications considered a plus Preferred Qualifications: - ITIL, SNOW a plus Required Skills: Security+ certification, Certified Ethical Hacker certification, GCIH certification, ITIL, ServiceNow, Cybersecurity operations, Incident triage, Digital forensics Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Paid time off and recognized federal holidays, Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance