Senior SOC Security Analyst / US Citizenship / 100% ONSITE

VISUAL SOFT, INC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior SOC - Security Analyst to join their team. This role involves monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and providing Tier 2/3 support to junior analysts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in intrusion detection and log analysis, along with strong communication skills. With a mix of onsite and remote work, this position offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to contribute to the safety of U.S. Courts systems. The company provides competitive benefits, including generous PTO and health insurance options, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.

Benefits

Three weeks PTO

Partial health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Profit sharing

Life insurance at no cost

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Experience with intrusion detection analytics and log examination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to alerts in the SIEM tool.
• Investigate incidents and advise on safeguarding systems.

Skills

Network Intrusion Detection

Log Analysis

Data Analysis

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

CEH Certification

CISSP Certification

Tools

SIEM Tools

Wireshark

Snort IDS

Job description

Visual Soft, Inc is seeking qualified candidates to work on our efforts with a Prime for their end customer, a federal agency.

Position: Senior SOC - Security Analyst - (US Citizenship is a MUST) - (4 days ONSITE and 1 day REMOTE at Present, however, it may go 100% ONSITE in the near future)

Location: Washington, DC, next to Union Station metro

Compensation: Based on certifications, education and experience, very competitive

Various Shifts available. SHIFT TIMINGS:

1. 1st - M-F 7AM-3:30PM
2. 2nd - M-F 3PM-11:30PM

Candidates willing to work in any shift (1 or 2) are highly desired

Job Description

The Senior SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to alerts in the SIEM tool, investigating incidents, and advising on safeguarding U.S. Courts systems. The analyst works as Tier 2/3 support, reviewing requests from junior analysts and escalating complex events over 15 minutes for senior review.

General Experience

• Prior or ongoing experience (4+ years) in a SOC environment is required.
• Experience in network intrusion detection, log analysis, and tools such as Wireshark.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and communicate findings clearly.

Specialized Experience

Candidate should have at least 6 years experience in intrusion detection analytics, including log examination, Snort IDS, PCAP analysis, web server logs, and SIEM environments.

Experience & Education

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma preferred; industry certifications such as CEH or CISSP are desired.

Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Benefits include three weeks PTO, floating and public holidays, partial health and dental insurance coverage, STD, LTD, life insurance at no cost, 401(k) with 4% match, and profit sharing. Insurance coverage begins after 30 days of employment, with dependents covered at additional cost.