Tier 2 SOC Analyst: Advanced Cyber Defense

VulnU; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks Tier 2 Security Operations Center Analysts to support the DMDC CyberPRIMES program. You will perform advanced analysis of events escalated from Tier 1, correlate security telemetry, and determine scope and impact. You will assist with containment, evidence preservation, and coordinated responses with incident responders.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent and 2+ years in cyber defense or SOC operations, with strong documentation and teamwork in a 24x7 environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cybersecurity event analysis or SOC operations.
• Experience correlating alerts and security telemetry to assess risk and impact.
• Ability to document investigations, findings, and actions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis of cybersecurity events escalated from Tier 1.
• Correlate alerts and telemetry to determine scope and potential impact.
• Support incident triage, containment, and evidence preservation.
• Document actions and conclusions in government-approved systems.
• Coordinate with incident responders and SOC teams.

Skills

SOC analytics

Incident response

Triage

SIEM

Security monitoring

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2+ years cyber security experience

Tools

SIEM platforms

Enterprise monitoring tools

Job description

Leidos seeks Tier 2 Security Operations Center Analysts to support the DMDC CyberPRIMES program. You will perform advanced analysis of events escalated from Tier 1, correlate security telemetry, and determine scope and impact. You will assist with containment, evidence preservation, and coordinated responses with incident responders.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent and 2+ years in cyber defense or SOC operations, with strong documentation and teamwork in a 24x7 environment. U.S.