Senior SOC Operations Analyst (Watch -Floor)
About The Position
A leading government -focused technology contractor is seeking Senior SOC Operations Analysts to join a high -performing cyber defense team supporting a large enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. This is a fully onsite role in Huntsville, Alabama. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible to sit for a CI Polygraph. The Senior SOC Analyst will monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats within a large -scale enterprise SOC environment. This role requires strong hands -on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and deep familiarity with incident response, intrusion analysis, and forensic investigation. This position supports real -time cyber defense operations and deployable Incident Response Teams.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Willingness and eligibility to sit for CI Polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)
- 8+ years of overall cybersecurity experience
- Strong experience in SOC environments
- Hands -on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- GIAC certifications such as:
- GCIH
- GCFA
- GCIA
- GNFA
- GMON
Responsibilities
- Monitor enterprise networks for security incidents and suspicious activity
- Investigate security breaches and cybersecurity events
- Conduct intrusion analysis and confirm indicators of compromise
- Create forensically sound duplicates of affected systems/files
- Perform dynamic analysis including timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis
- Decrypt data and provide technical summaries
- Document incidents and assess impact
- Identify vulnerabilities through testing and analysis
- Support penetration testing and remediation efforts
- Implement and recommend IT security best practices
- Support real -time cyber defense and incident response operations
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available (up to $10,000)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, paid time off, and holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
