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# Cloud SOC Analyst

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Security Information and Event Management, Multi-Cloud, SC Clearance, Splunk
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/cloud-soc-analyst-mclean-va-usa-58871615

## About the Role

Tasks * 4+ years in a SOC or cybersecurity team within cloud or hybrid environments * 3+ years experience with cloud SIEM or SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk) and multi-cloud telemetry * Experience with incident response tasks and IR process steps, remediation, and ongoing investigations * Knowledge of basic IT forensics * Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT II Certification (Security+) within 60 days of start date Key requirements * health, life, disability * financial security * retirement benefits * paid leave * professional development * tuition assistance

## Description

Experteer Overview In this Cloud SOC Analyst role, you guard cloud environments for a defense-focused client by monitoring threats, analyzing incidents, and guiding rapid remediation. You will join a fast-paced SOC team, leveraging state-of-the-art tooling to connect threat intel with event data to disrupt attacker goals. You'll support migration and solutioning of mission-critical capabilities and work with cross-functional teams to strengthen cloud defenses. This opportunity combines defense-grade security with hands-on incident response to deliver resilient operations. Compensation / Benefits * Monitor and analyze cloud threat activity using advanced tools * Identify, triage, and respond to security incidents to minimize impact * Analyze incidents to determine affected assets and support recovery efforts * Correlate threat intel with telemetry and event data to uncover attacker intent * Assist in migration and solutioning of mission-critical capabilities across cloud environments Tasks * 4+ years in a SOC or cybersecurity team within cloud or hybrid environments * 3+ years experience with cloud SIEM or SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk) and multi-cloud telemetry * Experience with incident response tasks and IR process steps, remediation, and ongoing investigations * Knowledge of basic IT forensics * Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT II Certification (Security+) within 60 days of start date Key requirements * health, life, disability * financial security * retirement benefits * paid leave * professional development * tuition assistance


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