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 commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24x7 security monitoring
  • SIEM tools like Splunk
  • analyze security events
  • investigate security alerts
  • U.S. federal agencies support

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in IT/cybersecurity
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • DoD 8570 certifications

Work Rights

Must have U.S. citizenship

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