The Security Operations Center Analyst II position will be a member of a dedicated security team within IBM Consulting Federal.  In this role, the SOC analyst will support a dedicated 24x7x365 operation for a Federal program. The SOC Analyst will provide in-depth analysis of potential security events / anomalies based on alerts, events, and tips that have been initially triaged by tier 1 analyst. The SOC Analyst will leverage all available enterprise security tools, knowledge sources, and data artifacts to determine the who, what, when, where and why of a potential security event. When required, the SOC Analyst will assist to coordinate the execution and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery from cybersecurity events and incidents.Monitor security events and logs from a variety of systems and networksIdentify potential security incidents and threatsPerform analysis and investigations, correlating events and data to detect security incidentsDevelop and document processes and procedures for responding to security incidentsDevelop and maintain security incident response plansProvide technical guidance, training, and support to other members of the security teamMaintain an up-to-date knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures