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SOC Operations/Watch Floor Cybersecurity Analyst - Jr

TMC TECHNOLOGIES, Clarksburg, WV, United States


SOC Operations/Watch Floor Cybersecurity Analyst - Jr (736)
Location: Clarksburg, WV 26306 US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-time

Entry Level: Entry Level

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: None

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Job Description
TMC Technologies is seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst to join the FBI's ESOC Watch Floor Operations Team. The role operates 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure timely detection and resolution of security incidents, minimizing cyber threat impact on the organization. The watch floor team actively detects, monitors, prevents, and analyzes real-time cybersecurity information, events, and threats.

Candidate requirements include US citizenship and a minimum of an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Shift work is required.

Responsibilities

Monitor computer networks for security issues.

Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.

Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.

Collaborate with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities (e.g., penetration testing).

Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.

Recommend best practices for IT security.

Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.

Conduct analysis, confirm intrusion information, and create a forensically sound duplicate of files.

Decrypt data and provide technical summaries and input.

Examine recovered data for relevant information and perform dynamic analysis to include timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis.

Perform real-time cyber defense handling tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).

Job Requirements

US citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems required.

Splunk experience required.

Preferred Certifications

GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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