SOC Analyst Tier 3 (Secret clearance)

ShorePoint, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 144 hours

11 holidays

Insurance premium coverage 85%

401(k)

Continuing education

Certification maintenance & reimburse

Job summary

ShorePoint, LLC is seeking a SOC Analyst Tier 3 in Washington, DC, onsite, to provide advanced security operations support for classified and unclassified environments. This role requires a Secret Clearance and extensive experience in enterprise-scale cybersecurity operations.

You will review vulnerability data, respond to escalations from Tier 2, and develop solutions for complex technical challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve SOC effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience working in a 24/7 SOC environment.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Applicants must currently hold and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Experience analyzing vulnerability data and supporting classified and unclassified operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to complex issues escalated from Tier 2 analysts.
• Review vulnerability data reports to identify anomalies requiring investigation.
• Provide expert support for both classified and unclassified environments.
• Develop and implement solutions for undefined and complex technical issues.
• Investigate and analyze cybersecurity incidents to ensure accurate resolution.
• Employ ingenuity and advanced technical expertise to design new solutions and approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SOC effectiveness.
• Contribute to advancing technical standards, methods and processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity analysis

Incident response

Vulnerability data analysis

Classified/unclassified environments

Complex problem solving

Innovative solutions

SOC operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry-recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm focused on high-profile, high-threat public and private sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. We embrace a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrate individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers, while fostering an environment that supports creativity, accountability, mission success, critical thinking and a desire to give back to our community.

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individual’s technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, major carriers for healthcare providers. Highlighted benefits include 144 hours of PTO, 11 holidays, 85% of insurance premiums covered, a 401(k), continuing education, certification maintenance and reimbursement and more.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a SOC Analyst Tier 3 ( Secret
Clearance) with deep expertise in cybersecurity operations. This role provides advanced support for issues escalated from Tier 2, investigates anomalies in vulnerability data and ensures effective response across both classified and unclassified environments. The SOC Analyst Tier 3 position requires expert technical knowledge, creativity in developing solutions and the ability to address complex problems impacting multiple disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

What you’ll be doing:

• Receive and respond to complex issues escalated from Tier 2 analysts.
• Review vulnerability data reports to identify anomalies requiring investigation.
• Provide expert support for both classified and unclassified environments.
• Develop and implement solutions for undefined and complex technical issues.
• Investigate and analyze cybersecurity incidents to ensure accurate resolution.
• Employ ingenuity and advanced technical expertise to design new solutions and approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SOC effectiveness.
• Contribute to advancing technical standards, methods and processes.

What you need to know:

• Expertise in cybersecurity analysis and incident response at an enterprise scale.
• Strong background in reviewing and analyzing vulnerability data.
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified operational environments.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems using advanced principles and concepts.
• Skilled in developing innovative solutions that improve SOC operations.

Must have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience working in a 24/7 SOC environment .
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Applicants must currently hold and maintain an active Secret Clearance.

Beneficial to have the following:

• Industry-recognized certifications.

Where it’s done:

• Onsite (Washington, DC).