Lead SOC Security Analyst / US Citizenship / 100% ONSITE

VISUAL SOFT, INC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity solutions is seeking a Lead SOC - Security Analyst in Washington, DC. This role involves monitoring and responding to security alerts, managing SOC analysts, and requiring a strong background in intrusion detection. Ideal candidates will possess at least 4 years of relevant experience and desired certifications. Competitive benefits and compensation packages are offered.

Benefits

3 weeks PTO

Floating holidays

Paid public holidays

Health insurance (50% paid by company)

Dental insurance coverage

401k with 4% match

Profit sharing

Coverage begins after 30 days

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a SOC environment mandatory.
• Experience with network traffic analysis and log examination.
• IT experience of 6+ years with specialization in intrusion detection analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to alerts triggered in the SIEM tool.
• Investigate incidents and recommend security measures.
• Oversee junior analysts and ensure accuracy of requests.

Skills

Network intrusion detection

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High School diploma

CEH

CISSP

Tools

SIEM

Wireshark

Snort IDS

Job description

Visual Soft, Inc is seeking qualified candidates to work on our efforts with a Prime for their end customer, a federal agency.

Position: Lead SOC - Security Analyst - (US Citizenship is a MUST)

Location: Washington, DC, next to Union Station metro

Compensation: Based on certifications, education, and experience, very competitive

Various Shifts available. Shift Timings:

1. 1st - M-F 7AM-3:30PM
2. 2nd - M-F 3PM-11:30PM

Candidates willing to work any shift (1 or 2) are highly desired at Tier 2/3 level and capable of managing 2 SOC analysts

Job Description

The Lead SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to alerts triggered in the SIEM tool or customer requests. They will investigate incidents, take immediate actions, or recommend measures to safeguard U.S. Courts systems. The analyst works as Tier 2/3 support, reviewing junior analyst requests and ensuring accuracy. Events requiring over 15 minutes of analysis are escalated to senior staff.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a SOC environment is mandatory.

Please do not apply if you lack this professional experience.

Must have at least 4+ years of network intrusion detection experience, including investigating and evaluating network traffic, interpreting logs and sniffer packets (Wireshark), analyzing data from multiple sources, and communicating findings clearly.

Specialized Experience

Overall IT experience of 6 years, with 4+ years in intrusion detection analytics, including log examination, Snort IDS, PCAP analysis, web server log review, and working within a SIEM environment.

Additional Requirements

Education: High School diploma preferred; industry certifications such as CEH or CISSP are desired.

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Includes 3 weeks PTO, floating holidays, paid public holidays, health and dental insurance coverage (50% covered by the company), STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k with 4% match, and profit sharing. Coverage begins after 30 days of employment, with all paperwork completed within the first 30 days.