Cyber Defense - Junior Security Operations Center/Incident Response Analyst (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services • Chantilly, VA • 3d ago

Virtual

Req #595

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber Defense - Junior Security Operations Center/Incident Response Analyst to support KDS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. This is a Remote opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

KDS is seeking a Junior SOC/Incident Response Analyst to support our security operations team in protecting federal government clients. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in security operations and incident response while working with experienced security professionals.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

The Junior SOC/Incident Response Analyst will support security monitoring and incident response activities. Key responsibilities include:

Monitor security systems and triaging alerts

Investigating security incidents

Coordinate with other teams to contain and eradicate threats

Conduct post-incident analysis and reporting

Monitor security alerts and events

Perform initial alert triage and analysis

Follow established incident response procedures

Document security incidents and activities

Maintain security monitoring systems

Support basic threat detection activities

Assist with security report generation

Help maintain security tools and platforms

Participate in incident response training

Support log collection and analysis

Assist with security metrics gathering

Follow standard operating procedures

Learn and apply security best practices

Support team documentation efforts

Escalate incidents as appropriate

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

0-2 years of experience in IT or security operations

Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Basic understanding of security concepts

Required Skills and Competencies:

Basic knowledge of security operations

Understanding of security fundamentals

Familiarity with network protocols

Basic log analysis abilities

Strong attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Basic technical writing ability

Strong learning aptitude

Team-oriented mindset

Good communication skills

Basic computer networking knowledge

Ability to follow procedures

Willingness to work shifts

Problem-solving capabilities

Desired Skills and Competencies:

Previous internship in security operations

Knowledge of SIEM platforms

Familiarity with security tools

Basic scripting knowledge

Understanding of incident response

Experience with Windows/Linux systems

Knowledge of basic forensics

Familiarity with compliance requirements

Experience with documentation systems

Basic malware awareness

Understanding of threat intelligence

Knowledge of security frameworks

Experience with ticketing systems

Interest in threat hunting

Basic cloud security knowledge

Desire for professional growth

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Other details

Job Family IT, Cyber Security, Network Systems

Job Function Cyber Security Architect/Engineer

Pay Type Hourly

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