Information Security Analyst (SOC Analyst) (5456) (TS/SCI CI Poly) (Ft. Bragg, NC)

SMX; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking an Information Security Analyst to provide Tier II/Tier III cybersecurity operations supporting a 24x7 Security Operations Center in Fort Bragg, NC. Responsibilities include monitoring events, investigating incidents, vulnerability assessments, RMF support, and endpoint security management.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 8+ years in cybersecurity, SOC experience, SIEM familiarity, RMF knowledge, Security+ CE, DoD 8570 IAT II/III, and an active TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years cybersecurity experience.
• Experience supporting SOC operations.
• Experience with SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of RMF.
• Security+ CE.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise security events.
• Investigate security incidents.
• Perform threat analysis.
• Execute vulnerability assessments.
• Support RMF documentation.
• Maintain endpoint security tools.
• Review system compliance.
• Support change management.
• Coordinate with system administrators.

Skills

SOC operations

Security+

DoD 8570 IAT II/III

TS/SCI with CI Poly

8+ years cybersecurity experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Splunk

ACAS

CrowdStrike

Job description

SMX is seeking an Information Security Analyst to provide Tier II/Tier III cybersecurity operations supporting a 24x7 Security Operations Center. The analyst performs continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, RMF support, endpoint security monitoring, and cybersecurity compliance activities.

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

• Monitor enterprise security events.
• Investigate security incidents.
• Perform threat analysis.
• Execute vulnerability assessments.
• Support RMF documentation.
• Maintain endpoint security tools.
• Review system compliance.
• Support change management.
• Coordinate with system administrators.

Required Skills, Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years cybersecurity experience.
• Experience supporting SOC operations.
• Experience with SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of RMF.
• Security+ CE.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Desired Skills/Experience

• GIAC certifications
• Splunk.
• CISSP
• CrowdStrike
• ACAS
• Army Cybersecurity experience

Application Deadline: September 7, 2026

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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).