Defensive Security Analyst-Washington, DC

About the role

SpecterOps is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to support our client's Security Operations Center (SOC) in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a service-based information security environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently support the client engineering, managing, and monitoring SOC systems
• Support incident response activities and digital forensics, including capturing and preserving system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive images
• Operate in SOC environments and maintain knowledge of SIEMs and cloud architectures (AWS or Azure)
• Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
• Interface with client contacts and staff in a professional manner
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI clearance or eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information designation
• Operating hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM US Eastern Time
• Available for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios
• Experience in SOC environments, either through relevant experience or qualifications
• Knowledge of SIEMs and cloud architectures (AWS or Azure)
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
• Experience conducting host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage
• Ability to train others on forensic and incident response techniques and tools

Qualifications

• Excellent technical skills focused in the security operations space
• Impeccable soft skills
• Well-organized and self-directed

Skills

• Expertise in security operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with SOC environments and SIEMs
• Proficiency in cloud architectures (AWS or Azure)
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Experience in forensics, log analysis, and malware triage
• Ability to train others on forensic and incident response techniques

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
• Flexible time off policy: 13 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Stock options & bonuses
• Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office, $500 annual home office allowance after first year, $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement, $5,000 annual professional development allowance, $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment, $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more
• A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
• In-person and virtual employee events throughout the year
• Company swag!