Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $159,600 usd - $2...
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Splunk correlation searches and data model
Network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
Leading complex incident investigations
** Workday is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on cybersecurity operations and incident response. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in threat detection and incident investigations, along with strong communication skills and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. **

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 (naturalized or native).
  • The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.

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** Workday is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on cybersecurity operations and incident response. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in threat detection and incident investigations, along with strong communication skills and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. **

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 and data model
  • network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
  • leading complex incident investigations
  • advanced threat hunting
  • detection development
  • SOC capability enhancements

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
  • building smarter solutions
  • supporting customers
  • creating a space where everyone belongs

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly level clearance preferred
  • Experience developing detection logic and analytics
  • Experience leveraging SOAR automation platforms
  • Experience working in classified or air-gapped environments preferred
  • CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH, or equivalent certifications

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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