Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

oit.uwplatt.edu

McLean, VA, US
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (mclean, va); $144,4...
Fully remote
Cybersecurity operations and incident response
Advanced experience with splunk
Network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and involves leading deep-dive security incident investigations and coordinating remediation strategies

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and involves leading deep-dive security incident investigations and coordinating remediation strategies.
  • Workday Government focuses on outcomes serving a larger mission by modernizing federal employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, responsible AI and cloud technology.
  • The company offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, providing tools, growth opportunities, and 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 leading deep-dive security incident investigations and coordinating remediation strategies.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (McLean, VA); $144,400 - $258,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity operations and incident response
  • Advanced experience with Splunk
  • Network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
  • Leading complex incident investigations
  • Collaboration with Detection Engineering and Threat Intelligence
  • Support for U.S. Federal Government contracts

Nice-to-have

  • Strong executive-level communication skills
  • Experience in classified or air-gapped environments
  • Curiosity and accountability culture
  • Ability to work in mission-driven teams
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

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