Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, US
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (mclean, va); base: ...
Fully remote
Cybersecurity operations experience
Advanced splunk expertise
Incident response leadership
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and involves high-impact operational cybersecurity work

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and involves high-impact operational cybersecurity work.
  • Senior analysts lead complex incident investigations, coordinate remediation strategies, and contribute to detection development and SOC improvements.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time, with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared responsibility.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and involves high-impact operational cybersecurity work.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (McLean, VA); Base: $144,400 - $258,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity operations experience
  • Advanced Splunk expertise
  • Incident response leadership
  • Threat detection and hunting
  • SOC capability enhancements
  • Working with federal government contracts
  • Security incident investigation

Nice-to-have

  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Collaboration and accountability culture
  • Experience in classified environments
  • Use of SOAR automation platforms
  • Curious and courageous mindset

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government clearance
  • Experience with federal government security requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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