SOC Analyst

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group • Reston, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to support a Federal civilian agency’s Security Operations Center (SOC). This remote position offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced team of security professionals about traditional and unconventional ways to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential intrusions and other security incidents. Candidates must be willing to work in a SOC environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and be able to clear the agency’s clearance process.

The position follows a four-day, 10-hour weekly schedule, providing three days off per week. Weekend and holiday work is required. Available schedules have limited flexibility and include first, second, and third shifts, with Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday workweeks.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of work experience in network security.
• Hands-on computer and networking experience, formal or informal, including a good understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and major Internet protocols.
• Strong desire and ability to learn and experiment with new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Willingness to work in a SOC environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clear a Federal civilian agency’s clearance process.
• Availability for required weekend and holiday work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Incident response experience.
• Experience with Splunk ES (SIEM platform).
• Experience with cybersecurity tool logs, such as logs from network and web application firewalls, vulnerability management, and proxy servers.
• Experience analyzing EDR logs, including MS Defender.
• Experience analyzing Windows event and Sysmon logs.
• Experience analyzing VPN logs, including GlobalProtect.
• Experience with ticketing solutions such as ServiceNow.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or CEH.

Responsibilities

• Support a Federal civilian agency’s Security Operations Center.
• Detect, analyze, and mitigate potential intrusions and other security incidents.

Benefits

• Unique benefits and personal touches intended to provide a positive work-life experience.
• Four-day, 10-hour weekly schedule with three days off per week.

What This Job Offers

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