Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

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

Job summary

Maveris seeks a Senior Security Operations Center Analyst to enhance cybersecurity for clients, including the Treasury Department. This position involves advanced threat hunting and incident response, contributing to the security posture of the organization. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant experience alongside technical proficiency with security tools.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience required (11 years in lieu of degree).
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Relevant certifications like GCIH, GCFA, CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools and respond to alerts 24x7x365.
• Lead incident response efforts and produce post-incident reports.
• Collaborate on security architecture improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Wireshark

Job description

Maveris is an IT and cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. Originally founded as a Veteran-owned company, we remain deeply committed to supporting veterans and proudly serving customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time, Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our talented, dynamic team.

As a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you will be on the front line in safeguarding Treasury Department digital assets and responding to potential cyber threats. You will play a critical role and serve as an expert resource within the Security Operations Center (SOC), specializing in advanced threat hunting, incident response, and strategic improvement. This senior-level role leads complex investigations, collaborates with leadership, and drives enhancements to the SOC’s cybersecurity posture.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Duties

As a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you will provide technical expertise on a SOC team responsible for monitoring security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS) and dashboards 24x7x365 to identify potential threats and anomalies. You will be responsible for Analyzing escalated alerts from Tier 2, performing detailed investigations and analysis to identify root causes and validate threats. You will lead escalated incident response efforts, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery with internal teams and external agencies (e.g., CISA, FBI).

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Directly support the advanced threat hunt team and forensic analysis to identify and mitigate sophisticated threats.
• Develop and refine detection rules, playbooks, and security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR) to improve SOC capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement security architecture improvements.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts during high-severity incidents.
• Deliver post-incident reports, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA) through detailed documentation and audit support.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity related field with 7 years of experience (11 years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Active Secret Clearance
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCFA, CISSP) strongly preferred.
• Advanced expertise with security tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Wireshark) and network protocols
• Ability to work in a shift-based, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and executive reporting.
• Ability to lead shifts in a high-pressure, 24x7x365 operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused, solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cybersecurity challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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