Job Description
RMC is looking for a skilled Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst to support IT and cybersecurity functions at NSWC Crane. The chosen candidate will be responsible for continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, network operations oversight, and providing support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance within a Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) setting. This position demands strong analytical abilities, expertise in security monitoring platforms, and the capacity to work effectively in a mission-focused government environment. Security Operations & Threat Monitoring Perform thorough log analysis including: Trellix (ESS) Microsoft Defender for Endpoints (MDE) Firewall Logs Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) System and application logs AAA logs Web proxy logs Utilize tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), and SolarWinds Orion. Evaluate security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate efforts for containment, eradication, and recovery. Develop and maintain SIEM dashboards, alerts, correlation rules, and reporting metrics. Document incidents thoroughly, deliver accurate metrics, and prepare post-incident analysis reports. Engage in post-incident reviews and drive process improvements. Network Operations Center (NOC) Monitoring Provide infrastructure monitoring at the NOC level using SolarWinds Orion. Monitor network devices, servers (Windows/Linux), virtual infrastructure, storage systems, and essential services. Assess performance baselines, bandwidth usage, interface errors, and system health indicators. Correlate infrastructure alerts with security events to differentiate between operational issues an