SOC Analyst

Idme; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 96,086 - 111,683; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Job summary

ID.me is seeking a developing SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations team in a fast-paced cloud environment. This early-career role offers hands-on monitoring, investigation, and threat response alongside experienced analysts who will support your growth as you protect the ID.me platform.

You will gain experience with security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and detection engineering while collaborating with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams in a on-site setup.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in information security or related field.
• Foundational understanding of threat detection and incident response.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Chronicle) and security tools.
• Basic knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly within a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts with SIEM/EDR/IDS.
• Triage and investigate security incidents; escalate as needed.
• Assist in responding to phishing, malware, and cloud activity threats.
• Support incident response, containment and recovery activities.
• Conduct basic threat hunting and IOC analysis under guidance.
• Help maintain security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with IT/Cloud/DevOps to promote security best practices.

Skills

SIEM familiarity

Cloud knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Security+ certification

Tools

Splunk

Chronicle

Python

Bash

Job description

Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 152 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and 70+ healthcare organizations. More than 600+ consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.

ID.me is a full-time, in-office culture. Unless a specific job description explicitly states otherwise, all roles are on-site five days per week at one of our offices in McLean, VA; Mountain View, CA; New York City, NY; or Tampa, FL. Certain roles — such as field-based sales or other remote-by-design positions — may have different work arrangements as noted in their individual postings.

At ID.me, we embrace the thoughtful use of AI tools in our daily work and there are even occasions where we leverage AI in our hiring process. However, during the interview process, we want to understand your individual skills and experiences. Therefore, we have guidelines on how AI can be appropriately used during your application and interviews which can be found here.

Role Overview

ID.me is seeking a developing SOC Analyst to join our growing Security Operations team. This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional who wants hands-on experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats in a modern cloud environment. You’ll work closely with experienced analysts who will support your growth while you help protect ID.me’s digital identity platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts using tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR.
• Perform initial triage and investigation of security incidents, escalating as needed.
• Assist in responding to threats such as phishing, malware, and suspicious network or cloud activity.
• Support incident response efforts, including containment and recovery activities.
• Conduct basic threat hunting and IOC analysis under senior analyst guidance.
• Help maintain and improve security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to support security best practices. Participate in ongoing training and learning to build skills in incident response, threat intelligence, and detection engineering.

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in information security, IT, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of security concepts such as threat detection, incident response, and networking.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle) and endpoint or network security tools.
• Basic knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, basic forensics, or vulnerability management.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or similar.

AI & Emerging Technology Exposure

• Use AI-assisted tools (including LLMs) to support alert triage, investigation, and documentation.
• Assist in evaluating AI-driven detections and automations to improve SOC efficiency.
• Learn best practices for securely using generative AI in security operations.

What Helps You Succeed at ID.me

• Passion for cybersecurity and protecting digital identities.
• Curiosity, coachability, and a strong desire to learn.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge.
• Proactive approach to skill development and problem-solving.

Location

Candidates must be located in the continental United States.

Pay Range

$96,086 — $111,683 USD

The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.

ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.

ID.me is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

ID.me maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All ID.me employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. ID.me does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. ID.me adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, ID.me's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.

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