SOC Analyst - Tier 1

Evans & Chambers; Maryland; On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans & Chambers partners with the US national defense community to deliver integrated security solutions and real-time decision support. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst provides around-the-clock monitoring in the Security Operations Center, performing initial triage and escalating confirmed or ambiguous events as needed.

This onsite role at Fort Meade requires TS/SCI with CI Poly, a high school diploma, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification. Primary shift operates within a 24/7/365 coverage model.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of IT or cybersecurity experience or equivalent military training.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) required.

Responsibilities

• 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 Tier 1 authority.
• Escalate confirmed or ambiguous incidents to Tier 2 or the SOC Manager per the defined escalation path, and maintain complete shift logs and handover notes.
• Support routine vulnerability and compliance scan reviews, and assist with data calls for SOC effectiveness metrics.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

EDR analysis

Incident triage

Shift coordination

Vulnerability awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

SOC ticketing 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

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.