SOC Analyst
$96,086–$111,683 year
On-siteMcLean, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools to perform initial triage and investigation of incidents, escalating as needed. Assist in responding to threats such as phishing, malware, and suspicious network or cloud activity while conducting basic threat hunting and IOC analysis under senior guidance. Support incident response efforts, including containment and recovery activities, and help maintain security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs. Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to support security best practices and participate in ongoing training to build skills in incident response and detection engineering. Use AI-assisted tools to support alert triage, investigation, and documentation, and assist in evaluating AI-driven detections to improve SOC efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in information security, IT, or a related field
- Foundational understanding of security concepts such as threat detection, incident response, and networking
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle) and endpoint or network security tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly within a team
- Candidates must be located in the continental United States
Desired Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Familiarity with threat intelligence, basic forensics, or vulnerability management
- Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or similar
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