SOC Analyst Level 2 at Competitive Range Solutions, LLC Maryland - ITlearn360 : Job Details

SOC Analyst Level 2 job at Competitive Range Solutions, LLC. Maryland.

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled SOC Analyst Level 2to coordinate cyber analysis and response efforts across network security, digital media analysis, and malware teams within a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environment . This role requires expertise in network attack patterns, adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) , and the ability to lead teams and serve as a technical escalation point .

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical escalation point for cybersecurity incidents, guiding junior analysts in investigation and response protocols .
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber threats , ensuring swift mitigation in alignment with DoD security guidelines.
• Coordinate cybersecurity efforts between network defense, digital media analysis, and malware response teams .
• Assess and track network attack patterns, intrusion methods, and evolving TTPs used by adversaries .
• Conduct in-depth threat analysis , utilizing SOC tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection solutions.
• Implement and refine incident response procedures , ensuring effective containment and remediation strategies.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts , offering mentorship and knowledge transfer to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, federal regulations, and incident handling frameworks .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, supporting cyber defense strategy development and security enhancement initiatives .

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related major .
• Experience:
  • Minimum3 years of experience in network defense environments .
  • Previous experience in a SOC or NOC environment , handling cybersecurity operations and incident response.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of adversarial TTPs, network attack patterns, and defensive countermeasures .
  • Proficiency in network security analysis, malware investigations, and forensic methodologies .

Ability to work within classified environments , ensuring adherence to DoD cybersecurity protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with classified defense networks and DoD cybersecurity operations .
• Knowledge of AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud architectures .
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials .