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# Sr. SOC Analyst

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Intelligence, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Drilldown, SentinelOne Expertise
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17957796?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17957796%2FSr-Soc-Analyst-Illinois-Schaumburg

## About the Role

* Experience: 3+ years in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar high-intensity security role.
 * Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and deep knowledge of Windows/Linux system internals.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
 * Certifications: GSEC, Security+, Network+, or similar industry-standard credentials.
 * Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
 * Language: Proficiency in English is required; bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security or related area of study
 * At least 3 years of experience in a Security Operations, or similar role
 * Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer

## Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior SOC Analyst to lead our security monitoring and incident response efforts. In this role, you will serve as a technical escalation point, utilizing advanced forensics and threat-hunting techniques to defend complex environments while mentoring junior team members to enhance our collective security posture., * Lead advanced investigations by triaging alerts from EDR and SIEM tools, performing deep-dive analysis of network traffic and system internals to neutralize malicious activity.

 * Execute proactive threat hunts using OSINT and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and emerging TTPs within the environment.
 * Drive incident remediation by determining and applying necessary countermeasures, ensuring all high-level threats are escalated and resolved efficiently.
 * Optimize security architecture by providing strategic recommendations for design improvements and product offerings to strengthen the security posture across multiple platforms.
 * Mentor and develop junior staff, serving as a primary technical resource and identifying growth opportunities to improve the team's operational maturity.
 * Communicate technical findings through clear, comprehensive reporting and verbal briefings tailored for both technical stakeholders and non-technical management.
 * Automate and refine detection logic by interpreting and analyzing scripts (Python/PowerShell) and logs to improve the accuracy and speed of the SOC's response.


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