We have an exciting opportunity for a CSOC-Tier 2 Analyst (Day Shift) to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Identification of Cybersecurity problems which may require mitigating controls

· Analyze network traffic to identify exploit or intrusion related attempts

· Recommend detection mechanisms for exploit and or intrusion related attempts

· Provide subject matter expertise on network based attacks, network traffic analysis, and intrusion methodologies

· Escalate items which require further investigation to other members of the Threat Management team

· Execute operational processes in support of response efforts to identified security incidents

· Participates in a team of Security operations engineers investigating alerts, anomalies, errors, intrusions, malware, etc. to identify the responsible, determine remediation, and recommend security improvements

· Follows precise analytical paths to determine the nature and extent of problems being reported by tools, e-mails, etc

· Follows strict guidance on reporting requirements

· Keeps management informed with precise, unvarnished information about security posture and events

· Promotes standards-based workflow both internally and in coordinating with US-CERT

· Engages with other internal and external parties to get and share information to improve processes and security posture

· Guide team efforts

· Communicates to CISO leadership

· Leads analyzing/investigating reports or anomalies

Required Experience/Skills:

· 3-5 years of related experience on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Center (SOC).

· Strong working knowledge of:

o TCP/IP Fundamentals

o Network Level Exploits

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

· Strong understanding of IDS/IPS technologies, trends, vendors, processes and methodologies

· Strong understanding of common IDS/IPS architectures and implementations

· Strong understanding of IDS/IPS signatures, content creation and signature characteristics including both signature and anomaly-based analysis and detection

Other Requirements:

· Candidates must either be US Citizens or Permanent Residents

· Candidates must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years

· Candidates must not have traveled outside of the United States for a combined total of 6 months or greater in the past 5 years

· This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.

Desired Experience/Skills:

· 3+ years IT security experience

· 2+ years’ experience in network traffic analysis

· Splunk experience, developing queries

· Cloud monitoring experience is a plus

· Excellent writing skills

· One or more of the following certifications:

o CompTIA Security+ CE

o CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer

o CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

o GCIH - (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)

o ECIH - (EC-Council Certified Incident Handler)

o CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Security preferred or a technically related field OR equivalent related work experience; Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each degree-level education.

Benefits: Full-time employees (permanent or contract employees who are employed for a term greater than 6 months) are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits.

Location: Morrisville, NC

About Us:

Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn .

Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.