Tier 1 SOC Analyst

VMD Corp; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management for DHRA. This role requires an Active Secret clearance and will operate from Alexandria, VA and Seaside, CA locations.

Responsibilities include monitoring SOC tools, reviewing events, triaging incidents, and coordinating with Tier 2 for deeper investigations in a 24x7 environment. Candidates must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of four years of experience (Analyst I)
• Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience (Analyst II)
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Secret clearance required for access to classified information or SIPRNet

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor SOC tools and queues for security events affecting DHRA systems and networks.
• Perform initial event review, validation, categorization, documentation, and triage using SOC procedures and playbooks.
• Analyze endpoint, user-activity, and network-security alerts at Tier 1 and escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate event records, tickets, timelines, and evidence for SOC reporting.
• Coordinate with Tier 2 analysts and other stakeholders to support investigation and response in a 24x7 SOC environment

Skills

SOC monitoring

Incident triage

Security event analysis

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Business, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R). This position supports PWS Task 5.5 at the location allocation identified above. Come join our award‑winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Clearance: Active Secret

Location: Alexandria, VA and Seaside, CA

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor SOC tools and queues for security events affecting DHRA systems and networks.
• Perform initial event review, validation, categorization, documentation, and triage using approved SOC procedures and playbooks.
• Analyze endpoint, user-activity, and network-security alerts at the Tier 1 level and elevate events requiring deeper analysis or incident response.
• Maintain accurate event records, tickets, timelines, and supporting evidence and contribute to required SOC reporting.
• Coordinate with Tier 2 analysts and other cybersecurity stakeholders to support timely investigation and response in the 24x7 SOC environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Business Analyst I requires a BA/BS in Business, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of four years of experience.
• Business Analyst II requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and ten years of experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

Compensation Range

• The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $78,000 to $105,000 annually.

About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.