Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC)

Kaizen Solutions Group; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Solutions Group in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC) to monitor security events and investigate incidents. The role is hybrid and full-time, with a salary range of $95k–$120k and a mid-level experience requirement.

You will work with SIEM tools, respond to alerts, and tune detections while collaborating with senior responders to protect federal/state systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a SOC or security operations role.
• Hands-on SIEM experience (Splunk, Sentinel, or similar).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM/SOAR alerts and triage security events.
• Investigate and document incidents end to end.
• Tune detection rules to reduce false positives.
• Support incident response and escalation.
• Contribute to threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident response

Threat detection

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel

Job description

KSG

Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC)

Kaizen Solutions Group · Baltimore, MD Hybrid Full-time Cybersecurity $95k - $120k

Job type Full-time

Experience Mid (3-5 yrs)

Openings 2

Apply by Aug 15, 2026

About the role

As a SOC Analyst at KSG you will be the first line of defense for federal and state systems, monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, and tuning detections to cut noise. You will work alongside senior responders and threat hunters in a collaborative, mission-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM/SOAR alerts and triage security events
• Investigate and document incidents end to end
• Tune detection rules to reduce false positives
• Support incident response and escalation
• Contribute to threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK

Requirements

• 3+ years in a SOC or security operations role
• Hands-on SIEM experience (Splunk, Sentinel, or similar)
• Solid understanding of networking and common attacks
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government clearance