About This Role
Role Summary
The CIOCC Tier 1 Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents using various security tools and data sources. This position requires a foundational understanding of security operations, analytics, and incident triage within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
The role involves analyzing alerts, conducting log analysis, and supporting the ongoing security posture of federal clients. This entry-level opportunity is designed for candidates with relevant hands-on or lab experience, industry certifications, cybersecurity coursework, or an academic background in cybersecurity or a related field.
Responsibilities
• Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and other data sources.
• Respond to security incidents by investigating alerts and identifying potential threats.
• Conduct log analysis, including review of IDS logs and packet captures, to support incident…
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