About This Role
If interested, please send most updated resume to jpisk@apexsystems.comTier 1 SOC AnalystLocation: Rockville, Maryland (Onsite)Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen Role OverviewWe are seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst responsible for analyzing and responding to security events and incidents. This role involves monitoring various data sources such as SIEM, Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Endpoint Security Solutions, and Network Access Control (NAC) to protect client infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and respond to security events and incidents from SIEM, Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and other data sources.Monitor security tools and systems for potential threats.Communicate technical details clearly through written and verbal reports.Required QualificationsExperience: 1-3 years in a security operations center environment or a recent college graduate with industry…
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