Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC)
The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security events across program networks using various security tools and SIEM platforms. This role involves incident detection, response, and coordination to protect national security interests, operating within a 24/7 NOSC environment supporting government clients. The position requires a strong background in cybersecurity tools, incident management, and maintaining operational security standards with required DoD certifications and clearances.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join a mission-focused IT team supporting government and national-security operations at Fort Myer, VA. This is an operational role within a 24/7 Network Operations / Security Operations Center (NOSC/SOC) environment.
- Monitor devices and applications across program networks using dashboards and SIEM toolsets.
- Perform event triage, incident detection, and incident management following established processes.
- Analyze network and security events; escalate and document incidents per procedures.
- Use log collection, analytics, and alerting tools to validate detections and reduce false positives.
- Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities with stakeholders during incidents.
- Conduct backup and recovery procedures and report outages following SLAs.
- Provide limited mobile device support (e.g., SIM activation/deactivation) as needed.
- Perform other NOSC-assigned tasks and participate in shift rotations required by a 24/7 operation.
Qualifications
- Minimum: High school diploma or GED with 4+ years relevant experience, OR Associate degree + 2+ years relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree.
- 2+ years of hands-on SOC / network security experience preferred.
- DoD IAT Level II certification required.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
- Must successfully pass background and drug screening.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; local presence in Fort Myer, VA preferred for onsite shifts.
Skills & Tools
Experience with a mix of the following (you don’t need every item but you should have real-world SOC experience):
- SIEM and analytics: Splunk (or similar), XSOAR
- Packet and host analysis: Wireshark, tcpdump, NetWitness
- Endpoint and EDR: Carbon Black / Bit9, Microsoft Defender
- Network/security devices: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, F5, IronPort
- IDS/IPS and NDR: Snort, ExtraHop, OpenText NDR, StealthWatch
- Vulnerability and scanning: Nessus
- Email/web security and protective tech: EMET, McAfee ePO
- Familiarity with cyber threat analysis, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and containment workflows
- Comfortable working in a 24/7 shift-based NOSC supporting commercial or government clients
How You’ll Grow
Confidential Client invests in professional development. You’ll have opportunities to expand technical skills (threat hunting, incident response, SIEM tuning) and advance to senior SOC roles or cross-train into threat intel, engineering, or program support roles.
Compensation
- Estimated pay: USD $52.29/hr – USD $58.96/hr (source estimate). Pay may vary based on experience and qualifications. Final pay decisions follow state and federal employment laws.
Benefits & Culture
Confidential Client emphasizes a supportive culture and offers a range of benefits typical for mission-focused IT employers, including professional development, well-being programs, and opportunities to contribute to community and corporate citizenship initiatives.
Additional Details
- Location: Fort Myer, VA — on-site; shift work required (24/7 NOSC).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Security: Active DoD Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility required prior to start.
- Screening: Background and drug screening required.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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