Cyber Defense - Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $130,200 usd - $1...
Hybrid (50% in-office, 50% remote)
24x7 security monitoring
Siem tool experience (splunk)
Basic networking concepts
Workday is seeking a Cyber Defense SOC Analyst to join their team in McLean, VA, supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in IT or cybersecurity, particularly with SIEM tools, and possess strong analytical skills to address security events

Job Summary

  • Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us.
  • Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust.
  • 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 (naturalized or native).

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Cyber Defense SOC Analyst to join their team in McLean, VA, supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in IT or cybersecurity, particularly with SIEM tools, and possess strong analytical skills to address security events.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $130,200 USD - $195,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $117,800 USD - $210,000 USD; Bonus/Equity/Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24x7 security monitoring
  • SIEM tool experience (Splunk)
  • basic networking concepts
  • Windows and Linux OS familiarity
  • analyze security events
  • investigate security events

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • analytical thinking and desire to grow
  • common attack techniques familiarity

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or related technical field
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • Certifications meeting DoD 8570 requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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