Senior SOC / Security Operations Analyst - Washington, DC; Publ
Synertex LLC
Washington, United States of America
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Washington, United States of America
Tech stack
Computer Security
Database Queries
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Log Analysis
Kusto Query Language
Security Information and Event Management
Mitre Att&ck
Cyber Threat Analysis
Information Technology
Splunk
Job description
- Monitor security alerts and events across enterprise systems
- Perform log analysis and threat detection using SIEM tools
- Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Develop and tune detection rules and queries (KQL, SPL)
- Support incident response and reporting efforts
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to improve detection capabilities
Requirements
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6+ years of SOC or cybersecurity analysis experience
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Hands-on experience with:
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SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic)
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Log analysis and query writing (KQL, SPL)
Experience in federal or government cybersecurity environments
Strong analytical and incident response skills
GCIA OR GCIH OR CySA+ (active)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
- OR equivalent hands-on experience with relevant certifications
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with EDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender)
- Familiarity with threat intelligence integration
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Preferred certifications: CISSP; GMON; GREM
