Cyber Defense - Soc Analyst (us Federal)

noahsarkvet.us

McLean, VA, US
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd (mclean, va); $117,8...
Fully remote
24x7 security monitoring
Siem tools such as splunk
Incident response lifecycle knowledge
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and potentially a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and potentially a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.
  • The SOC Analyst will analyze alerts generated by SIEM tools, follow established playbooks, and develop investigative skills in a mission-driven environment.
  • Workday offers flexible work arrangements combining in-person and remote work, a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and potentially a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.

Salary

Base: $130,200 - $195,400 USD (McLean, VA); $117,800 - $210,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24x7 security monitoring
  • SIEM tools such as Splunk
  • Incident response lifecycle knowledge
  • Security event triage and escalation
  • Understanding of networking concepts
  • Windows and Linux OS familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to distinguish false positives
  • Desire to grow in cybersecurity operations
  • Curiosity matched with accountability

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in IT or cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or IT or equivalent experience
  • Certifications meeting DoD 8570 requirements
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

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