SOC Analyst Tier 1 with Secret Clearance

ShorePoint; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

11 holidays

85% insurance premium covered

401k

Education reimbursement

Certifications maintenance and Reimb

Job summary

ShorePoint is seeking a SOC Analyst Tier 1 to support enterprise SOC operations in Washington, DC. This entry-level role reviews, triages and investigates alerts under supervision, contributing to incident detection and documentation.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, a Secret clearance, and a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic cybersecurity environment with opportunities for certifications and career development.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and SOC operations.
• Familiarity with incident detection, alert triage and escalation processes.
• Ability to apply foundational technical knowledge to routine problems.

Responsibilities

• Review, triage and investigate alerts to support incident detection.
• Escalate issues to Tier 2 analysts when appropriate.
• Perform initial analysis of security events to identify potential threats.
• Support SOC monitoring activities under supervision.
• Assist in documenting findings and maintaining SOC records.
• Apply basic technical knowledge to resolve straightforward problems.
• Participate in training and skill development to build cybersecurity expertise.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

SOC operations

Alert triage

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

SIEM

Job description

ShorePoint is seeking a SOC Analyst Tier 1 to support enterprise SOC operations in Washington, DC. This entry-level role reviews, triages and investigates alerts under supervision, contributing to incident detection and documentation.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, a Secret clearance, and a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic cybersecurity environment with opportunities for certifications and career development.