The DHS's Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation's cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS's front line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Nightwing, as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. Nightwing provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Contract personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Nightwing is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations of the SOC, ensuring adherence to established security policies and procedures.

Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and training to enhance the team capabilities.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the SOC.

Maintain and enhance the SOC's tools and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Monitor security events from multiple sources including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.

Analyze alerts to identify true security incidents, reducing false positives through advanced correlation techniques.

Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with other teams to mitigate threats.

Document and analyze incidents to improve future response strategies.

Research and analyze threads in cyber threats; incorporate threat intelligence into daily operations.

Ensure that SOC activities align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Prepare reports on security posture, incidents, and trends for senior management.

Lead or participate in security projects, including the implementation of new security technologies or updates to existing systems.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

Must have proven leadership experience within a SOC environment.

Experience with Elastic Security for SIEM.

Experience with Crowdstrike EDR.

Experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud security tools sets.

Experience with network analysis, protocols, tools, and devices.

Experience with host analysis on Windows and MacOS systems.

Experience with using MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) framework.

Experience with applying threat intelligence to analyze cyber attacks and vulnerabilities.

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with the ThreatConnect platform.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, for reporting and collaboration.

Ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, high pressure environment.

Takes the initiative to resolve issues and improve the organization.

Devoted to building the team's capabilities to execute the mission efficiently and effectively.

A champion for automation and orchestration of security processes and tools.

Be able to work independently with integrity in remote locations.

Required Education:

Must have a BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and incident response.

Desired Certifications:

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analysts (CySA+)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Other equivalent security certifications will be considered.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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