Cyber Defense - SOC Analyst (US Federal)
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required
Core
24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of security events for U.S. Federal Government contracts.
Role type
SOC Analyst (Cyber Defense)
Builds
Security operations and incident response for federal agencies
Domain
Cybersecurity / Federal Government
Required skills
SIEM tools (Splunk), networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), Windows and Linux operating systems, incident response lifecycle, alert triage, attack technique familiarity (phishing, malware)
Preferred skills
DoD 8570/8140 compliance (IAT Level II), CE credential, specialty certification (CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
Technologies
Splunk, SIEM platforms
Responsibilities
Monitor security events 24x7, analyze alerts from SIEM tools, determine impact, escalate incidents, follow playbooks, document investigations
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years experience)
