SOC Analyst

SAIC; Alabama; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a remote SOC Analyst to monitor security operations. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in SIEM operations, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include incident management and collaboration with technical teams. The salary range is $40,001 - $80,000 annually, and candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC environment or a related cybersecurity role.
• Four years of experience or relevant certifications.
• Ability to obtain a public trust.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze SIEM events.
• Triage and investigate security incidents.
• Log incidents in the IT ticketing system.

Skills

SIEM operations

Incident management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Splunk

Job description

SAIC is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our team providing Security Operations Services. This position is a member of the 24x7-security operations team.

The role is remote within the US.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 monitoring and analysis of SIEM events to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Triage events and investigate to identify security incidents.
• Log security incidents in the IT ticketing system.
• Manage security incidents throughout their lifecycle to closure.
• Coordinate with other remote technical teams to investigate, document, and resolve issues.
• Make recommendations for ongoing tuning and updates to the SIEM system.
• Receive input from threat intelligence sources and analyze events to identify threats and risks.
• Provide support for routine reporting.
• Support ad-hoc data and investigation requests.
• Conduct security and vulnerability scans as directed using established processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Four years of experience; experience and relevant certification(s) in lieu of education will be considered. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a SOC environment or a related cybersecurity role is desired. 2+ years in an IT role.
• Relevant cybersecurity experience, including SIEM operations, event management, and incident management, or relevant cyber certifications and training in lieu of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to obtain a public trust.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ITIL, ITIL certification.
• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, etc.).
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk).
• Experience with reporting and reporting tools.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000.

SAIC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.