SOC Analyst II

Foxhole Technology•Leesburg, VA

5d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Foxhole Technology is seeking a SOC Analyst II to support cybersecurity operations for federal civilian and defense agencies. The role performs initial incident response, monitors and analyzes security events, investigates and resolves incidents, and documents and communicates incident activity according to established procedures. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in a network security or SOC environment, understands cybersecurity fundamentals, and can identify, document, and escalate security events. The position is based in Leesburg, Virginia, and requires an active DoD Secret clearance. The schedule is Day Team A: Sunday through Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Foxhole Technology offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement plans; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and education and training assistance. The stated Virginia pay range is $90,000–$110,000 USD.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security, a Security Operations Center (SOC), or a related IT security environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; additional relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security best practices, and incident response procedures.
Experience with security monitoring, event analysis, incident handling, and remediation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with SOC and cybersecurity personnel.
Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
Ability to think analytically, make decisions, observe and remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, and handle stress and emotions.
Regular attendance, maintaining the work schedule, attending meetings, meeting deadlines, keyboarding/typing, handling confidential information, using math/calculations, staying organized, and operating office equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform initial response to identified cybersecurity incidents, assess potential impact, and determine the scope of attacks and affected systems.
Investigate, remediate, and resolve security incidents, escalating complex issues to Tier III support as necessary.
Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events using SOC tools to identify potential threats and anomalies.
Identify, investigate, and appropriately handle Events of Interest (EOIs), escalating as required.
Collect and analyze relevant data to support incident investigation and resolution.
Generate incident response documentation and reports in accordance with established procedures.
Manage incident-related communications, including initial notifications, follow-ups, requests for information, status updates, and resolution activities.
Document and track incidents through resolution, following established security operations and incident response procedures.