SOC Analyst Shift Lead

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced IT Cyber Security professional to monitor security alerts in the SOC, perform triage and investigation, and escalate incidents as needed. You will use SIEM tools, endpoint and network security concepts to determine scope and impact, documenting findings per SOC procedures.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain a Public Trust, and 6+ years in cybersecurity or IT.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust prior to onboarding.
• Minimum of 6+ total years of work experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity, IT, or related technical support role.
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS preferred.
• Experience leading SOC shifts and mentoring junior analysts.
• Willingness to work full-time to support SOC operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events in the SOC and perform initial triage, analysis, and escalation as needed.
• Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and next steps.
• Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with SOC procedures and reporting requirements.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams when appropriate.
• Support threat detection, alert tuning, and ongoing improvement of SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, support investigations, and help protect enterprise systems and data.
• Stay current on common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker TTPs.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident response

Threat detection

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

• Monitor security alerts and events in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and perform initial triage, analysis, and escalation as needed.
• Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and next steps.
• Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with SOC procedures and reporting requirements.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams when appropriate.
• Support threat detection, alert tuning, and ongoing improvement of SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, support investigations, and help protect enterprise systems and data.
• Stay current on common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Job Family

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Monitor security alerts and events in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and perform initial triage, analysis, and escalation as needed.
• Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and next steps.
• Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with SOC procedures and reporting requirements.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams when appropriate.
• Support threat detection, alert tuning, and ongoing improvement of SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, support investigations, and help protect enterprise systems and data.
• Stay current on common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

What You Will Need

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Minimum of SIX (6)+ overall years of work experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical support role.
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Have prior experience leading SOC shifts and mentoring jr. analysts.
• Must be able to work full time and support SOC operations as needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar SIEM platforms.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Exposure to incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, or malware analysis.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or CIS controls.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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