Senior Security Operations Analyst

Terrestris Global Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats. The candidate will analyze security events, manage incident response, and support the National Indian Gaming Commission's cybersecurity posture. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications and at least 6 years of experience in security operations. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in security operations or analysis.
• Experience in security monitoring and threat detection.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for threats and analyze logs.
• Develop and execute security analysis checklists.
• Support continuous monitoring and proactive threat hunting.

Skills

Security monitoring

Log analysis

Threat detection

Incident response

Hands-on security analysis tools

Automation improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications

Job description

The Senior Security Operations Analyst monitors, detects, and responds to cybersecurity threats to protect the National Indian Gaming Commission’s systems, networks, and sensitive data. They analyze security events, manage incident response, and help implement security controls to ensure compliance and operational resilience. In support of the NIGC mission, they also provide technical expertise to strengthen the agency’s overall cybersecurity posture and support secure IT operations.

Typical Day

• Perform security analysis activities according to established standards.
• Monitor systems for threats, analyze logs, and identify suspicious activity.
• Develop and execute daily security analysis and reporting checklists.
• Evaluate effectiveness of analysis processes and recommend improvements.
• Support continuous monitoring and proactive threat hunting.
• Develop detection and response policies to enhance automation and alerting.
• Develop incident handling procedures.
• Execute incident response activities per established plans.
• Ensure adequate data collection for investigations and situational awareness.
• Collect metrics and generate threat and security posture reports.

Qualifications

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant certifications (Security+, CASP+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, SC-100/200, AZ-500, etc.).
• A minimum of 6 years of continuous experience in security operations or security analysis.
• Experience performing security monitoring, log analysis, threat detection, continuous monitoring, and proactive threat hunting.
• Hands‑on experience with security analysis tools and reporting processes.
• Experience supporting incident response activities and incident handling procedures.
• Ability to develop reporting checklists, detection policies, and automation improvements.
• Ability to analyze and report on security posture and metrics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must meet Public Trust clearance and federal compliance requirements.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.