Tier 2 SOC Analyst - Remote

Overview

The Tier 2 SOC Analyst will support a cybersecurity operations mission for a large federal agency, serving as a frontline defender against evolving threats targeting enterprise networks and sensitive assets.

In Short

• Support cybersecurity operations for a federal agency
• Correlate complex data sources and investigate incidents
• Mitigate threats to enterprise networks
• Conduct deep-dive incident investigations
• Advise on remediation strategies
• Manage email threat vectors and respond to phishing attacks
• Deploy and monitor endpoint defense solutions
• Configure network visibility tools
• Monitor signals from various security platforms
• Coordinate incident response workflows

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in SOC or cyber defense role
• Ability to analyze network traffic for exploits and intrusions
• Experience using SIEM tools, especially Splunk
• Practical experience managing email threats via ProofPoint
• Familiarity with Cisco FirePower for network monitoring
• Proficient in deploying and monitoring EDR platforms
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Suite
• Experience with Azure Entra ID and Google Cloud SCC
• Ability to follow security playbooks during incident handling
• Strong knowledge of threat actor behaviors and detection strategies

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO & 11 Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match