Senior SOC Operations Analyst: Real-Time Cyber Defense (TS)

MartinFederal Consulting, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MartinFed in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior SOC Operations Analyst to join our Watch-Floor team. You will monitor, detect, and respond to real-time threats, supporting national security and critical infrastructure. The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance and a strong cybersecurity background.

Responsibilities include SIEM monitoring, incident handling, forensics, and collaboration with IR teams. A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience are expected, with GIAC certs highly valued.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity or related IT roles.
• Proven proficiency in Splunk Enterprise Security (required) and Microsoft Sentinel (preferred).
• Strong understanding of incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management.
• Must hold at least three of the GIAC certifications: GMON, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous monitoring of enterprise networks using SIEM tools (Splunk ES, MS Sentinel).
• Analyze and investigate cybersecurity incidents including alerts, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
• Conduct forensic analysis and incident handling using validated methodologies.
• Document incidents and assessments, and contribute to after-action reports and remediation strategies.
• Assist in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain and fine-tune security tools including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and data encryption technologies.
• Provide input to best practices and security policy improvements.
• Support real-time cyber defense operations alongside deployable IRTs.
• Create forensically sound duplicates of evidence, conduct dynamic analysis and deliver actionable intelligence.

Skills

Splunk ES

Microsoft Sentinel

Incident response

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Cybersecurity/CS/related)

Job description

MartinFed in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior SOC Operations Analyst to join our Watch-Floor team. You will monitor, detect, and respond to real-time threats, supporting national security and critical infrastructure. The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance and a strong cybersecurity background.

Responsibilities include SIEM monitoring, incident handling, forensics, and collaboration with IR teams. A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience are expected, with GIAC certs highly valued.