Security Operations Center Analyst

Flexton Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SOC Analyst to join their team in Washington DC. The role involves utilizing various tools to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents. Candidates should have experience in incident response and digital forensics, with a focus on log analysis and anomaly detection. The position requires a willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, and offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or digital forensics.

Responsibilities

• Support Security Operations Center (SOC), cyber analysis, scripting, and automation.
• Develop and execute Splunk Queries and SQL analysis of log data.
• Identify and mitigate security threats.

Skills

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Monitoring and Detection

Cyber Intelligence Analysis

Tools

SQL

EDR

Unix

Shell Scripting

Splunk

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SOC Analyst

Location: Washington DC / Bay Area

Work Type: Hybrid

Duration: 12 months +

Experience: Minimum three (3) years in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or digital forensics

Job Description

A SOC Analyst will utilize tools such as SQL Queries, EDR, Logs, Unix, and Shell Scripting to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents. Expertise in Java/Python is not required; the focus is on root cause analysis and anomaly detection across logs.

The role involves analyzing logs from multiple systems, including Windows and Unix, to identify anomalies during security incidents.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support Security Operations Center (SOC), cyber analysis, scripting, and automation.
• Develop and execute Splunk Queries and SQL analysis of log data.
• Identify and mitigate security threats.
• Solve complex security problems.
• Protect critical information assets from threats and hackers.
• Analyze and trend security log data from various security devices.

Detailed Job Functions

Must demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• Monitoring and Detection
• Cyber Intelligence Analysis

Core functions include:

• Investigating security incidents to assess compromise extent.
• Responding to escalated security events with controls and countermeasures.
• Researching security breaches and designing defenses.
• Maintaining proficiency in security tools, techniques, and trends.
• Communicating with team leads, leadership, and supporting teams.
• Performing HR investigations and legal holds related to digital forensics, ensuring legal compliance.

Shift Requirements

Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts (day, swing, graveyard).

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function & Industries

• Information Technology
• IT Services and Consulting