CareerPlan

Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst Mid

Leesburg, VAFull-time$94k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Mid-level analyst performing deep analysis of escalated security events, supporting SOC SOP development, and drafting executive-level cyber incident reports.

Role type

Mid-level SOC Tier II Analyst

Builds

SOC detection content, playbooks, and executive incident reports

Domain

US Federal Government Cybersecurity / Defense

Required skills

Tier II security event analysis, SOC SOP development, incident escalation, security content recommendations (signatures/rules), executive report drafting, monitoring tool health checks, data enumeration

Preferred skills

SIEM correlation rule tuning, EDR detection policy tuning, CCIR drafting process familiarity, Tier I analyst mentoring

Technologies

SIEM, EDR, IDS, IPS, DLP

Responsibilities

Perform Tier II analysis of escalated security events; Support SOC SOP updates for DHS 4300A and NIST compliance; Create and escalate cybersecurity investigations; Support triage of data spillage incidents; Make security content recommendations for SIEM/EDR/IDS; Assist with monitoring tool health and log ingestion; Support ad hoc data calls and CISA directives

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC