SOC Analyst - Tier 1

Evans & Chambers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans & Chambers partners with the US national defense community to monitor and defend IT infrastructure, enabling real-time decision making. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst role provides first-line, around-the-clock monitoring in the SOC, performing initial triage and escalation. This onsite position at Ft.

Meade requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly and a DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification. High school diploma is required; associate's degree in IT or cybersecurity is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in IT or Cybersecurity preferred.
• Zero to two years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience, or equivalent military training.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor SIEM, EDR, and network IDS/IPS dashboards.
• Perform initial triage and severity categorization of security events; update and track tickets.
• Execute playbooks and standard operating procedures for common alert types and containment actions.
• Escalate incidents to Tier 2 or SOC Manager; maintain shift logs and handover notes.
• Support vulnerability and compliance reviews; assist with SOC effectiveness data calls.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Initial triage

Incident categorization

Escalation process

Education

Associate's degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

High school diploma

Tools

EDR

IDS/IPS

SOC case management system

Job description

Evans & Chambers partners with the US national defense community to create fully integrated, resilient, and innovative digital solutions that enable them to make smart decisions in real-time. We work with our customers on everything from conquering their data to improving and safeguarding IT infrastructure. Our ultimate goal? To enhance our nation's ability to identify, address, and act - no matter what challenges arise.

Position Summary:

The Tier 1 SOC Analyst provides first-line, around-the-clock monitoring of the Security Operations Center, performing initial triage and categorization of security alerts and escalating confirmed or ambiguous events.

Clearance:

TS/SCI with CI Poly

Location:

Ft. Meade, MD (Onsite)

Work Schedule and Conditions:

Primary shift assignment within a 24/7/365 coverage model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include the following.

• Continuously monitor SIEM, EDR, and network IDS/IPS dashboards.
• Perform initial triage and severity categorization of security events against an incident category schema. Open, update, and track tickets in the SOC case management system.
• Execute documented playbooks and standard operating procedures for common alert types and perform initial containment actions within the scope of Tier 1 authority.
• Escalate confirmed or ambiguous incidents to Tier 2 or the SOC Manager per the defined escalation path, and maintain complete, accurate shift logs and handover notes.
• Support routine vulnerability and compliance scan reviews, and assist with data calls for the SOC effectiveness metrics.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred. Zero to two years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience, or equivalent military training (e.g., Service cyber defense operator training).

Required Certifications:

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required.

Salary Range:

$88k - $118k depending on experience and shift

All employment opportunities are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other basis protected by law.