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ISSO with Security Clearance

Gray Operations Group Inc. · Mount Rainier, Prince George's County

Compensation

$101k–$101kper year

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Entry Level

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What is Security Operations?

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.

This role is for you if you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.

📋About the Role

Gray Analytics is seeking a Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cloud Security Analyst to support cybersecurity operations for Federal cloud environments. The successful candidate will assist senior cybersecurity personnel with RMF activities, continuous monitoring, security assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance documentation while developing expertise in Fede…

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Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸Get CompTIA Security+

▸Learn networking basics

▸Set up a free home lab

2

Build Skills

4–6 wks

▸Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1

▸Practice analyzing alerts

▸Learn MITRE ATT&CK

3

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Build a lab portfolio

▸Apply to SOC Analyst I roles

▸Interview prep with our team

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