Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Agile Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support enterprise SOC operations in Washington, DC. The role involves reviewing escalated tickets, analyzing cyber threat intelligence, and investigating alerts across both classified and unclassified environments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 3 years in the cybersecurity field. This position offers a competitive benefits package and values a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into actionable tasks.
• Understanding of SOC workflows and environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to escalated tickets from Tier 1 analysts.
• Analyze cyber threat intelligence to support detection.
• Support incident detection across classified and unclassified environments.
• Investigate alerts and document findings.

Skills

Analyze complex requirements

Cybersecurity principles

SOC operations

Incident response

Cyber threat intelligence

Investigating alerts

Technical problem resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of experience

Job description

At Agile Defense, we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.

Job Title: Tier 2 SOC Analyst
Location: Onsite 5x/week - 2070 Chain Bridge Road in Vienna, VA, OR 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

We are seeking a Tier 2 SOC 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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Education, Background, And Years Of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Agile Defense offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We believe in supporting our employees and creating a culture tailored to individual technical and professional growth.

Our Culture

We value our employees as family members and believe in accomplishing great things together. Our culture is guided by the 6Hs: Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.