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# Tier 1 Analyst (Secret Clearance)

- **Company:** ShorePoint, Inc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Issue Tracking Systems, Web Portals, Network Protocols, Security Information and Event Management, ServiceNow IT Service Management, SC Clearance, Splunk, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9238485/tier-1-analyst-secret-clearance

## About the Role

We are seeking a Tier 1 Analyst (Secret Clearance) to support enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. This role reviews, triages and investigates alerts under direct supervision, contributing to improved incident detection. The Tier 1 Analyst position is designed for individuals starting their cybersecurity careers, requiring foundational knowledge and the ability to apply basic technical principles. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market., * Fundamentals of network protocols, cybersecurity principles and the incident lifecycle.

 * Basic alert triage in a SIEM and EDR platform.
 * Disciplined SOP use, with the curiosity to spot what doesn't fit.

Must have's:

 * Bachelor's degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
 * 1+ years of relevant experience.
 * Hands-on experience with Splunk and HX, backed by a working understanding of SIEM and EDR technology regardless of vendor.
 * Demonstrated critical thinking skills to break down complex, ambiguous problems into actionable tasks and determine appropriate courses of action.
 * Ability to work rotating shifts and provide on-call support in a 24x7x365 SOC environment.
 * Applicants must currently hold and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Beneficial to have:

 * One or more of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+ or a comparable certification.
 * ServiceNow ticketing experience.

## Description

* Monitor and triage alerts from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, network sensors and ticketing systems.
 * Critically assess each alert and validate its context before determining whether to close or escalate it.
 * Create and update ServiceNow tickets with complete, accurate documentation.
 * Accept incident reports from bureaus by phone, email and web portal.
 * Escalate potential incidents to Tier 2 analysts and shift leads in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).