Sr. SOC Analyst

Motorola Solutions•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior SOC Analyst to lead our security monitoring and incident response efforts. In this role, you will serve as a technical escalation point, utilizing advanced forensics and threat-hunting techniques to defend complex environments while mentoring junior team members to enhance our collective security posture.

Requirements

3+ years in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar high-intensity security role.
Hands-on experience with EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and deep knowledge of Windows/Linux system internals.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
GSEC, Security+, Network+, or similar industry-standard credentials.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Proficiency in English is required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security or related area of study
At least 3 years of experience in a Security Operations, or similar role
Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced investigations by triaging alerts from EDR and SIEM tools, performing deep-dive analysis of network traffic and system internals to neutralize malicious activity.
Execute proactive threat hunts using OSINT and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and emerging TTPs within the environment.
Drive incident remediation by determining and applying necessary countermeasures, ensuring all high-level threats are escalated and resolved efficiently.
Optimize security architecture by providing strategic recommendations for design improvements and product offerings to strengthen the security posture across multiple platforms.
Mentor and develop junior staff, serving as a primary technical resource and identifying growth opportunities to improve the team's operational maturity.
Communicate technical findings through clear, comprehensive reporting and verbal briefings tailored for both technical stakeholders and non-technical management.
Automate and refine detection logic by interpreting and analyzing scripts (Python/PowerShell) and logs to improve the accuracy and speed of the SOC’s response.