Remote SOC Cyber Defense Analyst I

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to monitor security alerts across customer environments, triage threats, and document investigations. You will escalate incidents, perform initial containment actions, and follow SOPs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain SOC readiness.

The role supports 24x7 operations with a focus on clear turnover, thorough reporting, and effective communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in cybersecurity, IT operations, or security monitoring in a SOC/NOC or similar.
• Hands-on with at least one SIEM/XDR platform for alert monitoring and triage.
• Experience using EDR tools for basic investigation and containment.
• Experience triaging alerts, performing basic artifact analysis, and escalating incidents.
• Exposure to incident response activities and 24x7 or shift-based work.
• Experience documenting investigations with accurate tickets and notes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer environments and triage security alerts using security tools.
• Escalate confirmed or suspected threats with actionable reports.
• Document investigations with timestamps and evidence preservation.
• Execute SOPs and basic containment actions for common alert types.
• Communicate with customers and teammates; ensure turnover and continuity.

Skills

SOC monitoring

Incident triage

Threat analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

SOP execution

Shift work

Cloud security basics

Education

CompTIA Security+

GSEC

CISSP Associate

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

EDR tools

Case management tools

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to monitor security alerts across customer environments, triage threats, and document investigations. You will escalate incidents, perform initial containment actions, and follow SOPs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain SOC readiness.

The role supports 24x7 operations with a focus on clear turnover, thorough reporting, and effective communication across shifts.