Tier 3 SOC Analyst, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Center team. The role involves advanced incident response, deep-dive analysis of threats, and mentoring of junior analysts. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in security operations and relevant certifications, and will ensure the protection of critical government systems and data with innovative strategies. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits package offers comprehensive health, financial, and retirement programs to support your well-being.

Benefits

Health benefits

Life and disability benefits

Financial and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security operations or cyber threat analysis.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and network protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response efforts and conduct advanced analysis.
• Investigate high-severity threats and perform threat hunting.
• Produce comprehensive incident reports with recommendations.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Cyber threat analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Threat hunting

Deep-dive analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA CASP+, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, GREM, GSEC, Certified SOC Analyst certification

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Forensic toolkits

Job description

time left to apply End Date: September 22, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R0221403

Key Role:

Join the Security Operations Center (SOC) team as an experienced Tier 3 analyst. Assume responsibility for conducting advanced analysis, leading incident response efforts, and developing mitigation strategies to protect critical government systems and data. Investigate and resolve high-severity and advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and targeted attacks. Perform deep-dive analysis across endpoint, network, and cloud environments. Conduct advanced threat hunting based on hypotheses, threat intelligence, and behavioral indicators. Serve as the final escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing technical guidance and mentoring. Produce comprehensive incident reports with root cause analysis, timelines, and recommended corrective actions. Interface with incident response teams, ISSOs, system owners, and agency leadership during incident handling.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or cyber threat analysis

Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, packet capture analysis, and forensic toolkits

Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, network protocols, malware behavior, and adversary TTPs

Ability to work under pressure and communicate with both technical and executive stakeholders

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA CASP+, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, GREM, GSEC, or Certified SOC Analyst certification

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with cloud security operations, such as AWS or Azure, and Zero Trust environments

Experience contributing to threat detection engineering or threat intelligence integration.

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Tier 3 SOC Analyst, Mid

Key Role:

Join the Security Operations Center (SOC) team as an experienced Tier 3 analyst. Assume responsibility for conducting advanced analysis, leading incident response efforts, and developing mitigation strategies to protect critical government systems and data. Investigate and resolve high-severity and advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and targeted attacks. Perform deep-dive analysis across endpoint, network, and cloud environments. Conduct advanced threat hunting based on hypotheses, threat intelligence, and behavioral indicators. Serve as the final escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing technical guidance and mentoring. Produce comprehensive incident reports with root cause analysis, timelines, and recommended corrective actions. Interface with incident response teams, ISSOs, system owners, and agency leadership during incident handling.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or cyber threat analysis

• Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, packet capture analysis, and forensic toolkits

• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, network protocols, malware behavior, and adversary TTPs

• Ability to work under pressure and communicate with both technical and executive stakeholders

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA CASP+, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, GREM, GSEC, or Certified SOC Analyst certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud security operations, such as AWS or Azure, and Zero Trust environments

• Experience contributing to threat detection engineering or threat intelligence integration.

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model
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• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

About Us

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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