Systems Integration Engineer (SOC) Analyst - Team Lead

Description

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

RMC is hiring a  SOC Analyst Team Lead  to support our customer in Dahlgren, VA. The SOC Analyst Team Lead is responsible for leading the team in monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents within a Department of Defense (DoD) network environment. This role supports the protection of classified and unclassified systems by leveraging advanced security tools, threat intelligence, and established DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

· Ability to lead a team of SOC Analysts and perform in the following duties

· Monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for suspicious activity and potential threats

· Analyze security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)

· Perform incident triage, investigation, and escalation in accordance with established procedures

· Respond to cybersecurity incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts

· Document incidents, findings, and actions in accordance with DoD reporting standards

· Correlate threat intelligence with internal events to proactively identify threats

· Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist with remediation efforts

· Support continuous monitoring requirements under RMF (Risk Management Framework)

· Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including STIGs and NIST guidelines

· Collaborate with internal teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and ISSOs

Requirements:

· 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity role

· Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, intrusion detection systems)

· Knowledge of incident response methodologies and frameworks

· Familiarity with:

o RMF (Risk Management Framework)

o STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides)

o NIST 800-53 security controls

o DISA policies and compliance standards

o Knowledge of advanced threat detection tools

o Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework

o Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

· May require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays

· Work performed in secure DoD facilities or SCIF environments

· On-call availability may be required

· Strong written and verbal communication

· Team collaboration and incident coordination

Certification:

• CompTIA Sec+ (Per DoD Directive 8570.01-M or successor, this position requires IAT Level 2 or higher certification).

CLEARANCE:

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. We offer Monday to Friday full-time day shift work, and can assist in paid relocation. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $120,000 to $165,000 annually.