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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOC Analyst Tier 3 - **Company:** Blu Omega - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Linux, Internet Control Message Protocol, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, Log Analysis, Network Protocols, Security Information and Event Management, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Fireeye, 3-tier Architectures, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010766/soc-analyst-tier-3 ## About the Role * Minimum of 4 years of experience in a SOC or NOC environment performing security monitoring and analysis. * Strong experience with SIEM platforms, specifically Splunk. * Hands-on experience with EDR tools supporting incident investigations. * Working knowledge of incident response lifecycle. * Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. * Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS). * Experience analyzing logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security infrastructure. * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities., * Experience in a federal or government SOC environment. * Exposure to enterprise security tooling including Tanium, Trellix, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, and FireEye. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Prior experience operating in shift-based environments., * High School Diploma required; higher education preferred. ## Description Blu Omega is seeking a SOC Analyst Tier 3 to support a federal cybersecurity program. This role operates within a high-visibility Security Operations Center (SOC) environment and is responsible for advanced threat detection, incident response, and security analysis. The position requires experience supporting SOC operations in a mission-driven environment with advanced security tooling., Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Work Authorization: Employee must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Schedule: Shift-based environment with initial day shift, transitioning to assigned shifts (back half days Wed-Sat, 6am-6pm; back half nights Wed-Sat, 6pm-6am). Responsibilities * Monitor, analyze, and triage security events and alerts generated by SIEM platforms in a 24/7 SOC environment. * Conduct advanced incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. * Analyze logs and data from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and network devices. * Leverage tools such as Splunk, Tanium, Trellix, Zscaler, MS Defender, and FireEye for threat detection and response. * Escalate and coordinate incidents, providing detailed documentation and reporting. * Support continuous improvement of SOC processes, detection use cases, and response procedures. * Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Better Together: Leveraging Your Observability Tools as a SIEM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2118-better-together-leveraging-your-observability-tools-as-a-siem) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)