Tier 1 SOC Analyst - Department of Treasury with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to support a mission-critical program for a federal department. This remote position requires a candidate local to the DC area and involves monitoring security events, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of SOC experience and an active Department of Treasury clearance. A full benefits package is offered, including PTO and medical coverage.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SOC experience in a federal or enterprise environment.
• Active Department of Treasury clearance required.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, FISMA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events from various sources.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Perform threat hunting and vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders for incident resolution.
• Maintain documentation of security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Security event monitoring

Incident response

Threat hunting

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Overview

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to support a newly awarded, mission–critical cybersecurity program for the Department of the Treasury. This is a remote direct–hire opportunity, but needs a candidate local to the Washington, DC area. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst will be supporting a federal initiative focused on strengthening national cyber defense capabilities. The SOC Analyst will support an 8–year contract running through 2033, offering long–term stability and growth in a high–impact environment. MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DC AREA AND HAVE A TREASURY PUBLIC TRUST.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events from various sources including SIEM, network traffic, and endpoint detection tools
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, escalating as necessary
• Perform threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify risks
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders to ensure timely incident resolution and reporting
• Maintain documentation of security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and Treasury–specific protocols

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of SOC experience in a federal or enterprise environment
• Active Department of Treasury clearance
• Strong understanding of security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence platforms
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, and other federal cybersecurity frameworks
• Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

• Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick leave as required by law

This job was posted on 10/6/25 and will accept applicants for 30 days.