SOC Tier 3 Analyst - Hybrid, Forensics & Threat Hunting

Global Alliant Inc; Glen Burnie (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Alliant Inc. is seeking a SOC Tier 3 Analyst in Crownsville, MD for a hybrid, full-time role. You will lead forensic investigations, perform malware and tool analysis, and develop SOC processes while mentoring Tier 1–2 analysts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10+ years in cybersecurity, with potential on-call duties. Collaboration with senior management and adherence to security standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity, digital forensics, or incident response experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, and conduct forensic investigations on compromised systems and report findings.
• Analyze malware and attacker tools; identify payloads and techniques.
• Develop and tune SOC detection rules; train Tier 1–2 analysts.
• Correlate security events and perform threat hunting to identify advanced threats.
• Lead incident response procedures and ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide on-call support as needed outside regular hours.

Skills

Forensic tools

Malware analysis

Network traffic analysis

Threat intelligence gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline

Tools

Sentinel

Job description

Global Alliant Inc. is seeking a SOC Tier 3 Analyst in Crownsville, MD for a hybrid, full-time role. You will lead forensic investigations, perform malware and tool analysis, and develop SOC processes while mentoring Tier 1–2 analysts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10+ years in cybersecurity, with potential on-call duties. Collaboration with senior management and adherence to security standards are essential.