Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

WORKDAY AUSTRALIA PTY

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $159,600 usd - $2...
Fully remote
Complex security incident handling
Splunk correlation searches
Network, endpoint, cloud attack techniques
The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, and coordinating containment and remediation strategies

Job Summary

  • The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, and coordinating containment and remediation strategies.
  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing and transforming their operations, demanding rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with opportunities for growth, skill development, and support from a company invested in its people.

Matching Summary

The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, and coordinating containment and remediation strategies.

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, and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex security incident handling
  • Splunk correlation searches
  • network, endpoint, cloud attack techniques
  • 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
  • mission-driven work
  • classified or air-gapped environments

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 clearance preferred
  • CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH certifications preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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