Cyber Defense – Junior Security Operations Center/Incident Response Analyst (REMOTE)

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber Defense – Junior Security Operations Center/Incident Response Analyst to support KDS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. This is a Remote opportunity. 
 
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

KDS is seeking a Junior SOC/Incident Response Analyst to support our security operations team in protecting federal government clients. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in security operations and incident response while working with experienced security professionals. 

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• The Junior SOC/Incident Response Analyst will support security monitoring and incident response activities. Key responsibilities include:
• Monitor security systems and triaging alerts
• Investigating security incidents
• Coordinate with other teams to contain and eradicate threats
• Conduct post-incident analysis and reporting
• Monitor security alerts and events
• Perform initial alert triage and analysis
• Follow established incident response procedures
• Document security incidents and activities
• Maintain security monitoring systems
• Support basic threat detection activities
• Assist with security report generation
• Help maintain security tools and platforms
• Participate in incident response training
• Support log collection and analysis
• Assist with security metrics gathering
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Learn and apply security best practices
• Support team documentation efforts
• Escalate incidents as appropriate

Education and Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in IT or security operations
• Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Basic understanding of security concepts

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of security operations
• Understanding of security fundamentals
• Familiarity with network protocols
• Basic log analysis abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Basic technical writing ability
• Strong learning aptitude
• Team-oriented mindset
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer networking knowledge
• Ability to follow procedures
• Willingness to work shifts
• Problem-solving capabilities

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Previous internship in security operations
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms
• Familiarity with security tools
• Basic scripting knowledge
• Understanding of incident response
• Experience with Windows/Linux systems
• Knowledge of basic forensics
• Familiarity with compliance requirements
• Experience with documentation systems
• Basic malware awareness
• Understanding of threat intelligence
• Knowledge of security frameworks
• Experience with ticketing systems
• Interest in threat hunting
• Basic cloud security knowledge
• Desire for professional growth

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
 
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
 
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