Information Security Analyst Senior (SOC Team Lead) (5455) (TS/SCI CI Poly) (Ft. Bragg, NC)

SMX; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to lead the SOC team responsible for continuous monitoring, incident response, RMF support, vulnerability management, and cyber defense for classified environments.

This full-time onsite role is based at Ft. Bragg, NC, requiring an Active TS/SCI with CI Poly and substantial leadership experience in cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years cybersecurity experience.
• 3+ years leading SOC teams.
• Experience with SIEM platforms.
• Experience supporting RMF.
• Knowledge of endpoint security solutions.
• CISSP preferred or equivalent IAT III certification.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity analysts supporting 24x7 SOC operations.
• Coordinate cyber incident response.
• Oversee continuous monitoring activities.
• Review security alerts and incident investigations.
• Manage vulnerability remediation.
• Lead ATO package development and maintenance.
• Coordinate change management.
• Ensure RMF compliance.
• Produce operational metrics and reports.
• Mentor cybersecurity personnel.

Skills

Leadership

SOC operations

Incident response

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SIEM platforms

RMF experience

Endpoint security

CISSP or equivalent IAT III

Job description

SMX is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to serve as the Security Operations Center (SOC) Team Lead responsible for managing a team of cybersecurity professionals providing continuous monitoring, incident response, RMF support, vulnerability management, and cyber defense operations for classified enterprise environments.

This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Bragg, NC.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity analysts supporting 24x7 SOC operations.
• Coordinate cyber incident response.
• Oversee continuous monitoring activities.
• Review security alerts and incident investigations.
• Manage vulnerability remediation.
• Lead ATO package development and maintenance.
• Coordinate change management.
• Ensure compliance with RMF requirements.
• Produce operational metrics and reports.
• Mentor cybersecurity personnel.

Required Skills, Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years cybersecurity experience.
• 3+ years leading SOC teams.
• Experience with SIEM platforms.
• Experience supporting RMF.
• Knowledge of endpoint security solutions.
• CISSP preferred or equivalent IAT III certification.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Desired Skills/Experience

GIAC certifications

• Splunk Enterprise Security
• Microsoft Defender
• HBSS/ePO
• ACAS
• Army Cyber experience
• Incident Handler Certification

Application Deadline: September 7, 2026

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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).