Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (primary location); ...
Fully remote
Cybersecurity operations experience
Advanced splunk expertise
Complex incident investigation leadership
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on handling complex security incidents with rigor and integrity

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on handling complex security incidents with rigor and integrity.
  • You will lead deep-dive investigations, coordinate containment and remediation, and collaborate with Detection Engineering and Threat Intelligence teams to improve SOC effectiveness.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with flexible work options and long-term investment in employee growth.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on handling complex security incidents with rigor and integrity.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (Primary Location); $144,400 - $258,000 USD (Additional US Locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cybersecurity operations experience
  • advanced Splunk expertise
  • complex incident investigation leadership
  • threat detection and response
  • SOC capability enhancements
  • work on U.S. Federal Government contracts

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative team culture
  • integrity and empathy driven
  • flexible work environment
  • executive-level communication skills
  • experience in classified environments

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH or equivalent certifications
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

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

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