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# Security Operations Analyst

- **Company:** Caci Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,200.0 - $158,100.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Firewalls (Computer Science), Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9136876/security-operations-analyst

## About the Role

* Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
 * 3-5 years of experience in a security operations or SOC environment
 * Hands-on experience with a SIEM platform (Elastic Security strongly preferred)
 * Working knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable SC preferred)
 * Familiarity with network security monitoring and firewall technologies
 * DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic Tier Certification - one of: CC, GDSA, or GISF
 * DoD 8140 Interim Education Options
Required to travel to Scott Airforce base on a quarterly basis

Desired:

 * Elastic Certified Analyst or Elastic Certified Engineer
 * Experience with Palo Alto NGFW or Zscaler platforms
 * Exposure to cloud workload security monitoring
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
 * DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate Tier - one of: CEH(P), ECIH, GRID, RCCE Level 1, CBROPS, CCSP, CEH, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GCIH, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+

## Description

* Monitor and analyze security events and alerts using Elastic Security SIEM
 * Conduct vulnerability scans with Tenable SC and assess cloud workloads via Tenable Cloud Security
 * Manage and enforce endpoint security policies using Trellix ePO or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
 * Monitor network security activity across Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls
 * Analyze secure access traffic through Zscaler Private Access and Internet Access
 * Detect, document, and escalate security incidents following established response procedures
 * Develop continuous monitoring reports and contribute to security posture dashboards
 * Track and present security KPIs to program leadership


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