SOC Analyst

Avint; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a SOC Analyst at a dynamic cybersecurity firm! This role offers the chance to lead a team in managing policy and programmatic risks while working in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, conducting forensic investigations, and developing strategies to mitigate incidents. With a strong focus on professional development, the company supports your growth through course reimbursements and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a significant impact, this role is your gateway to a fulfilling career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Open Time Off Policy

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on expertise with Security Onion and Velociraptor tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts in real-time and prioritize incidents based on severity.
• Conduct forensic investigations and develop remediation recommendations.

Skills

Incident Response

Forensic Analysis

Threat Detection

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Top-Secret Clearance

Experience in Cybersecurity

Tools

Security Onion

Velociraptor

SIEM Platforms

Network Security Tools

Job description

Avint LLC is seeking a SOC Analyst who has experience providing support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development, and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. The SOC Analyst will contribute to the growth of the company by leading a team to effectively manage policy and overall programmatic risk. This is an in-person role.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Shift- Rotational shift (Night and Day), 12 hours shift, need to support on weekends and holidays.
2. Monitor security alerts in real-time using advanced tools, triaging and prioritizing incidents based on severity and potential impact.
3. Accept and coordinate incident reports from both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt follow-up.
4. Perform detailed analysis of security incidents, including root cause identification, impact assessment, and development of remediation recommendations.
5. Conduct forensic investigations of digital artifacts and malware to identify attack vectors, persistence mechanisms, and potential data exfiltration activities.
6. Develop and execute strategies to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
7. Respond rapidly to critical incidents, providing effective mitigation to ongoing threats while maintaining calm and precise communication.
8. Ensure the continuity of SOC operations, particularly during incident response, maintaining service availability and minimizing downtime.
9. Conduct architectural and engineering discovery to identify security gaps and recommend enhancements to SOC capabilities.
10. Manage and update SOC policies, procedures, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational goals.
11. Maintain and oversee inventory systems to track hardware, software, and tool usage effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Top-Secret Clearance.
2. Proven experience in a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity role.
3. Hands-on expertise with Security Onion and Velociraptor tools for threat detection, response, and forensic analysis.
4. Strong knowledge of incident response lifecycles, forensic methodologies, and malware analysis techniques.
5. Familiarity with network security tools, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms.
6. Ability to analyze complex security events and articulate findings in clear, actionable reports.
7. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
8. Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
9. Effective communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, to a new Open Time Off Policy and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary range $120,000-$125,000 on-site work.

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.