SOC Analyst Tier 1

What You Will Do

• Monitor security alerts and events in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and perform initial triage, analysis, and escalation as needed.
• Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and next steps.
• Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with SOC procedures and reporting requirements.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams when appropriate.
• Support threat detection, alert tuning, and ongoing improvement of SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, support investigations, and help protect enterprise systems and data.
• Stay current on common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

What You Will Need

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience
• Ideally experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical support role.
• Basic understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Must be able to work full time and support SOC operations as needed.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar SIEM platforms.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Exposure to incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, or malware analysis.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or CIS controls.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $46,000.00-$76,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Schedule

Travel required up to 10%.

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