Lead SOC Analyst with Security Clearance

Role: Lead SOC Analyst
Location: Denton, TX (Hybrid onsite 2-3 days a week)
Duration: 9 Month Contract-To-Hire
Clearance: Must have an Active TS/SCI or Top Secret w SCI eligibility. Overview:
The Security Operations team is responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to client networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to client information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connection, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers and workstations. The Security Operations is responsible for the overall security of Client Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations. Duties include:
Network security monitoring and detection, proactively searching for threats, inspecting traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns, investigating and analyzing logs, providing analysis and response to alerts, and documenting activity in SOC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs). Total experience must be 10 Years
Must have at least 7 years of progressive technical experience that demonstrates relevant skills in digital forensic investigations.(Relevant)
Must possess a current Top Secret clearance and have the ability to pass a customer background investigation.
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or an information management field preferred. Additional applicable military or relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Cybersecurity-related advanced certification considered a must
Security Operations experience considered a must
Must have hands-on experience with SIEM, such as Elastic SIEM
Must be able to work independently and within a team environment
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility