Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $159,600 usd - $2...
Fully remote
Splunk correlation searches
Network attack techniques
Endpoint attack techniques
The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, coordinating containment and remediation strategies, and supporting post-incident analysis

Job Summary

  • The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, coordinating containment and remediation strategies, and supporting post-incident analysis.
  • This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens.
  • As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, Workday is shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most.

Matching Summary

The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, coordinating containment and remediation strategies, and supporting post-incident analysis.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $159,600 USD - $239,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $144,400 USD - $258,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Splunk correlation searches
  • network attack techniques
  • endpoint attack techniques
  • cloud attack techniques
  • leading complex investigations

Nice-to-have

  • advanced persistent threat methodologies
  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • meaningful, mission-driven work
  • building smarter solutions

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)

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