SOC Analyst

ID.me; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Wellbeing and childcare discounts

Job summary

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. Location is the continental United States.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR.
• Triage and investigate incidents; escalate as needed.
• Respond to phishing, malware, and anomalous cloud activity.
• Support containment and recovery during incidents.
• Assist in threat hunting and IOC analysis.
• Maintain security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and DevOps on security best practices.
• Participate in ongoing training to build incident response and detection skills.

Skills

SIEM platforms

Incident response

Threat detection

Cloud basics

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Networking concepts

Tools

Splunk

Chronicle

EDR tools

Job description

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.
• 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.

Benefits

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, unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, 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.

EEO Statement

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.