Cyber Defense - SOC Analyst (US Federal)

Description

This role supports the U.S. federal government, under one or more direct or indirect contracts. Because of federal security rules, all personnel on these contracts must be United States citizens, naturalized or native.

The company is a Fortune 500 cloud platform for managing people, money, and agents. Its government group helps U.S. federal agencies modernize employee lifecycle and finance operations, with an emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and secure infrastructure.

The role suits someone early in a SOC career who thinks analytically and wants to grow in security operations. You will work on a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and speaking up when the stakes are high.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events around the clock and triage alerts.
• Investigate alerts from Splunk and other integrated security platforms, determine their impact, and escalate when needed.
• Follow established playbooks and procedures while building your investigative skills and technical depth.

Requirements

• Clearance: the role may require a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance. You must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. An active TS/SCI with CI Poly is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to triage alerts and tell false positives from real threats.
• Familiarity with common attack techniques such as phishing and malware.
• Ability to document investigations clearly and concisely.
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn from senior analysts.
• Basic understanding of the incident response lifecycle.
• Preferred: DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, a current Computing Environment (CE) credential, and one approved specialty certification such as CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, or CASP+.

Conditions

On-site work at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area may be required.

Work location and pay: Reston, VA base pay is $130,200 USD to $195,400 USD per year. Base pay in other U.S. locations is $117,800 USD to $210,000 USD per year. Pay ranges vary by location, and offers depend on factors such as geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

Flexible work: you are expected to spend at least 50% of your time each quarter in the office or in the field with customers, prospects, or partners, depending on your role. You set your own schedule around your work and personal needs. Remote home office roles can also join in-office events that matter.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Under applicable Fair Chance law, applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Benefits

• You may be eligible for the company bonus plan, or a role-specific commission or bonus.
• You may be eligible for annual refresh stock grants.
• Benefits information is available from your recruiter during the hiring process.