Tier 2 Analyst

Aretec, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Tier 2 Analyst to support SOC operations. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include reviewing escalated tickets, analyzing threat intelligence, and investigating alerts. The position requires an active Secret clearance and offers a flexible remote work arrangement along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Certification Stipends

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into tasks.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to escalated tickets from Tier 1 analysts.
• Analyze and apply cyber threat intelligence.
• Investigate alerts and anomalies.

Skills

SOC operations

incident response

analytical thinking

collaboration

cybersecurity principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Us: At Aretec, Inc., we are catalysts for change within the federal government landscape. Specializing in advanced analytics, machine learning, data analysis, cybersecurity, and business optimization, we empower federal agencies to achieve their most critical missions. As premier partner and prime vendor, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions that address complex challenges and drive national progress. Our commitment to excellence and innovation positions us at the forefront of transforming governmental operations, enhancing efficiency, and making a lasting difference in the lives of citizens.

You: You are a dedicated cybersecurity professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. With a strong foundation in SOC operations and incident response, you bring analytical thinking, collaboration, and precision to every task. You take pride in detecting and mitigating threats, protecting sensitive information, and contributing to national security. You are motivated to continuously learn, grow, and help shape a world-class SOC operation.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking a Tier 2 Analyst to support enterprise SOC operations by reviewing and responding to escalated tickets from Tier 1. This role applies working knowledge of cybersecurity to improve incident detection, analyze threat intelligence, and support both classified and unclassified environments. The Tier 2 Analyst position requires the ability to work under limited supervision while applying technical expertise to moderately complex problems. 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:

• Review and respond to tickets escalated from Tier 1 analysts.
• Analyze and apply cyber threat intelligence to support detection and response.
• Support incident detection and analysis across unclassified and classified environments.
• Investigate alerts and anomalies, escalating to Tier 3 when necessary.
• Apply technical knowledge to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Document findings and contribute to incident reports.
• Collaborate with peers to improve detection workflows and escalation processes.
• Support continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures.

Technical Competency Expectation: Fully competent and productive technical individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Applies working knowledge of technical domain to develop solutions to routine technical problems which may be vague but are typically not complex. Develops solutions to technical problems that require depth of technical knowledge but are typically limited in complexity. Requires working knowledge of and ability to apply standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques of the technical domain.

What You Need to Know:

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, SOC operations, and incident response.
• Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence and its application in SOC workflows.
• Experience investigating alerts and supporting incident detection.
• Ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues with limited supervision.
• Understanding of both classified and unclassified operational environments.

Must Have's:

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Remote position.

Additional Notes:

Benefits At Aretec, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional development: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match • Certification Stipends • Professional Development Opportunities • Flexible Work Arrangements • Paid Time Off and Holidays

Citizenship Requirement Due to the nature of our federal contracts, only applicants who are sole U.S. Citizens can be considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aretec, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.