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# SOC Analyst Tier 1

- **Company:** Jfl Consulting, Llc
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Cyber Security, Event Logging, Log Analysis, Security Information and Event Management, Computer Network Operations, Mitre Att&ck, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060175/soc-analyst-tier-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. In lieu of degree, 2+ years of experience in a SOC, NOC, IT security, or network operations role
 * One of the following certifications, equivalent or better: Sec+, CYSA+, GSEC; or the ability to obtain the certification within 60 days.
 * Basic understanding of networking and security concepts
 * Basic understanding SIEM platforms and log analysis
 * Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating schedule, * Active Secret clearance preferred but not required
 * Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
 * Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent)

## Description

* Monitor SIEM dashboards and security tooling alerts
 * Serve as the initial triage for all incoming customer calls, alerts, emails, and tickets using established playbooks to categorize, prioritize, and route
 * Create detailed tickets for all confirmed or suspected events
 * Perform initial investigation steps such as IP lookups, hash lookups, IOC Correlation
 * Escalate threats that exceed Tier 1 response authority to Tier 2 within established guidelines
 * Close false positives with appropriate documentation
 * Contribute to playbook improvements by flagging outdated or incorrect procedures
 * Participate briefings and training sessions
 * Maintain the SOC Event log for all events during the shift
 * Maintain situational awareness of the threat landscape and active campaigns
 * Participate briefings and training sessions


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