Senior TS/SCI SOC Analyst – Threat Detection & IR

Insight Global; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a seasoned SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats across the enterprise IT environment. You will leverage SIEM tools and threat intelligence to drive rapid containment and remediation.

The role emphasizes documenting incidents, collaborating with IT teams, and aligning with ITIL processes, with a focus on Azure security capabilities and compliance with ISO 27001/NIST 800-171 standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents using SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong skills in containing, mitigating, and resolving cybersecurity incidents following established protocols.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident management, and service desk operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential incidents.
• Analyze system logs, network captures, and forensic data to identify threats.
• Contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents following defined playbooks.
• Document incidents and write detailed reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

SOC experience

SIEM proficiency

Incident response

Network security

Log analysis

Incident reports

Automation scripting

Threat response

ITIL familiarity

Clear communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Azure & O365 Security

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Insight Global seeks a seasoned SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats across the enterprise IT environment. You will leverage SIEM tools and threat intelligence to drive rapid containment and remediation.

The role emphasizes documenting incidents, collaborating with IT teams, and aligning with ITIL processes, with a focus on Azure security capabilities and compliance with ISO 27001/NIST 800-171 standards.