SOC Analyst (Night Shift)

Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)
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Pay Rate: $59-81/hr W2 depending on experience

Location: Rosslyn, VA (Onsite)
Schedule: 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) Environment
Available Shifts:
• Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Overview
Join a long-term cybersecurity program supporting a critical Department of Defense mission in a fast-paced 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. This role focuses on Cyber Network Defense (CND), threat detection, incident analysis, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring across enterprise networks. Analysts will leverage industry-leading platforms including Splunk, Trellix, and ACAS to identify, investigate, and respond to cyber threats while helping maintain the security and integrity of mission-critical systems.
This opportunity offers long-term stability on a five-year contract supporting a high-visibility federal customer.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Perform real-time cyber threat detection, triage, investigation, and escalation activities within a 24/7 SOC.
• Conduct Cyber Network Defense (CND) operations to identify malicious activity, anomalous behavior, and indicators of compromise.
• Investigate network traffic using packet capture (PCAP) data to identify intrusion attempts, malware activity, and unauthorized communications.
• Analyze alerts and logs generated from Splunk, Trellix, ACAS, and other cybersecurity tools.
• Utilize IDS/IPS technologies to identify threats, validate alerts, and support incident response efforts.
• Perform threat hunting activities using log analysis, endpoint telemetry, network traffic analysis, and threat intelligence.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and track remediation activities using ACAS and related vulnerability management tools.
• Correlate events from multiple data sources to determine root cause, scope, and impact of security incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident documentation, shift reports, and operational metrics.
• Coordinate with engineering, network, and system administration teams to support containment and remediation efforts.
• Support continuous monitoring initiatives and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in daily shift handoffs to ensure seamless 24/7 operational coverage.

Required Qualifications
• Experience supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC), Cyber Defense Team, or Incident Response function.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for log analysis, correlation, alert investigation, and reporting.
• Experience with Trellix security products and endpoint security monitoring.
• Experience utilizing ACAS for vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation tracking.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Network Defense (CND) principles and security monitoring methodologies.
• Experience performing packet analysis using PCAP data.
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS technologies and network-based threat detection.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and common attack methodologies.
• Experience analyzing security alerts, events, and indicators of compromise.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24x7 operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and threat hunting methodologies.
• Experience with incident response, malware analysis, or digital forensics.
• Knowledge of STIGs, vulnerability management processes, and security compliance frameworks.
• Experience with threat intelligence integration and IOC analysis.
• Understanding of Windows, Linux, and enterprise networking environments.

Certifications (One or More Preferred)
• Security+
• CySA+
• CASP+
• GCIH
• GCIA
• CEH
• CISSP

Why Apply?
• Long-term five-year program supporting a critical defense mission
• High-visibility cybersecurity operations environment
• Opportunity to work with leading security technologies including Splunk, Trellix, and ACAS
• Multiple shift options available
• Exposure to advanced cyber threat detection, network defense, and incident response operations
• Strong career growth potential within enterprise cybersecurity and SOC operations