SOC Analyst

ID.me • McLean, VA

1d • $96,086 - $111,683 • Onsite

About The Position

ID.me is seeking a developing SOC Analyst to join our growing Security Operations team. This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional who wants hands-on experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats in a modern cloud environment. You’ll work closely with experienced analysts who will support your growth while you help protect ID.me’s digital identity platform.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in information security, IT, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of security concepts such as threat detection, incident response, and networking.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle) and endpoint or network security tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly within a team.
• Candidates must be located in the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, basic forensics, or vulnerability management.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or similar.
• Passion for cybersecurity and protecting digital identities.
• Curiosity, coachability, and a strong desire to learn.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge.
• Proactive approach to skill development and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts using tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR.
• Perform initial triage and investigation of security incidents, escalating as needed.
• Assist in responding to threats such as phishing, malware, and suspicious network or cloud activity.
• Support incident response efforts, including containment and recovery activities.
• Conduct basic threat hunting and IOC analysis under senior analyst guidance.
• Help maintain and improve security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to support security best practices.
• Participate in ongoing training and learning to build skills in incident response, threat intelligence, and detection engineering.
• Use AI-assisted tools (including LLMs) to support alert triage, investigation, and documentation.
• Assist in evaluating AI-driven detections and automations to improve SOC efficiency.
• Learn best practices for securely using generative AI in security operations.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts)
• basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays
• short and long-term disability insurance
• accident and critical illness insurance
• referral bonus policy
• employee assistance program
• pet insurance
• travel assistant program
• wellbeing and childcare discounts
• benefit advocates
• a learning and development benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed