Cyber Defense - Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $130,200 usd - $1...
Fully remote
24x7 security monitoring
Siem tools like splunk
Analyze security events
The SOC Analyst is responsible for 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of security events

Job Summary

  • The SOC Analyst is responsible for 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of security events.
  • 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).
  • The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking.

Matching Summary

The SOC Analyst is responsible for 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of 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: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24x7 security monitoring
  • SIEM tools like Splunk
  • analyze security events
  • investigate security events
  • networking concepts TCP/IP

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds
  • courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism
  • empathy
  • shared enthusiasm

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity
  • Experience working with SIEM tools
  • Understanding of basic networking concepts
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • 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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