Security/Response Analyst (SOC)

**Security/Response Analyst (SOC)****Description****Qivliq Federal Group, an Akima Company,** provides business management, policy support, and technology engineering services to federal civilian and Department of Defense clients. Our mission is to leverage our advanced IT capabilities to deliver difference-making solutions for our customers in the public sector. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our 14,300 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.**Responsibilities:**Provide Computer Security Monitoring and Incident Response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs as part of a multi-person Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT). Responsible for monitoring the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks as part of an incident response team. Supports cyber security initiatives through both predictive and reactive analysis, articulating emerging trends to leadership and staff. Performs network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks. Reviews threat data from various sources and assists Engineers with development of custom signatures for Open Source IDS or other custom detection capabilities. Correlates actionable security events from various sources including Security Information Event Management System (SIEM) data. Utilizes understanding of attack signatures, tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats.**Qualifications****Minimum Qualifications:**+ Minimal of 4 Years of general IT Experience+ High School degree or equivalent+ The ability to obtain a DoD approved 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of employment+ 1 year of experience using Cyber Security tools such as (but not limited to) Splunk, Snort, wireshark, etc.+ Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written)+ Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team environment+ The ability to obtain and maintain a client specific Public Trust clearance**Desired Qualifications:**+ Active/Current Security industry related certification (CyberOps, CISSP, etc.)+ Active/Current DoD approved 8570 IAT Level II certification+ Red Hat Linux experienceThe duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted._We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law._We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] . Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website.Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application._In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application._**Job:** Information Technology**Primary Location:** US-VA-Reston**Shift:** Day Job**Req ID:** QIV00739