SOC Analyst Tier 2

JFL Consulting LLC • Springfield, VA

4d • $90,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a SOC Analyst Tier 2 to serve as the primary investigation tier in the operations center. Tier 2 analysts receive escalations from Tier 1, conduct in-depth log correlation and threat analysis, perform PCAP review, and determine whether an incident requires Tier 3 or incident response escalation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of SOC analyst experience with hands-on investigation or threat hunting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. In lieu of degree, four additional years of experience in a NOC, SOC, IT security, or network engineering role
• One of the following certifications, equivalent or better: Sec+, CYSA+, GCIH, SecX, CEH, GCIA, GSOC, CISSP
• Experience with SIEM platforms and log analysis
• Experience with SIEM query languages — SPL, KQL, or equivalent
• Experience with PCAP analysis tools (Wireshark, NetworkMiner, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of attacker TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating shift schedule

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance preferred but not required
• Experience with EDR platforms (CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, or equivalent)
• Memory forensics or malware triage experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM dashboards and security tooling alerts
• Serve as the advanced triage for all incoming customer calls, alerts, emails, and tickets using established playbooks to categorize, prioritize, and route
• Create and manage detailed tickets for all confirmed or suspected events
• Receive, review, and investigate all Tier 1 escalations within SLA
• Perform deep log correlation across multiple data sources such as endpoint, network, application, identity
• Conduct PCAP analysis for network-based threat investigation
• Conduct root cause analysis or determine scope of compromise and identify affected systems, lateral movement, data exfiltration indicators
• Escalate confirmed incidents to Tier 3/IR with a complete documentation and investigation summary
• Tune false positive alerts Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineers to reduce
• Write clear and thorough investigation reports for all escalated incidents
• Mentor T1 analysts such as reviewing their triage decisions and provide coaching through their analysis
• Maintain and update playbooks based on new TTPs and lessons learned
• Maintain the SOC Event log for all events during the shift
• Maintain situational awareness of the threat landscape and active campaigns
• Participate briefings and training sessions

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)
• Certification reimbursement
• Dedicated professional development funding
• Company-provided access to online learning platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level