Tier one SOC Analyst

SAIC is looking for a SOC 1 analyst. This role will Provide 24x7 monitoring and analysis of Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) events to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities. This position will have rotating shifts every 5 months. Candidates must be able to work all 5 shifts as needed. This role can be worked 100% remotely within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Triage events and perform follow-up investigation(s) to identify security incidents.

• Log security incidents using an Information Technology (IT) ticketing system.

• Manage security incidents throughout their lifecycle.

• Coordinate with other technical teams to investigate, document, and resolve issues.

• Make recommendations to members of the leadership team in order to improve the SIEM through tuning and updates.

• Utilize threat intelligence sources and analyze events to identify threats and risks.

• Provide support for routine reporting.

• Support ad-hoc data and investigation requests.

• Conduct security scans as directed using established processes.

• Monitor and maintain communications for the SOC using contract specific communication methods.

• Escalate complex incidents to the SOC Lead or Tier 2 Analyst per contract requirements.

• Maintain documented SOC Service Line Agreements (SLA) for security alert monitoring.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• Assist with Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) calls when required by Tier 2 and Tier 3 staff.

• Associates Degree and 6 years of experience. Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience.

• Security+ certification is required.

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

• Ability to work a rotating shift every 5 months.

• Experience providing 24x7 monitoring and analysis of SIEM.

• Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.

• Strong documentation and auditing skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Networking knowledge equivalent to Net+ or CCNA is a plus.

• Experience with SIEM software and GenAI prompting preferred.

• Acquaintance with, and understanding of, practical application of HIPAA, FERPA, PIA, CJIS, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and others, as they may apply to the security and protection of customer, constituent and corporate data.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability