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# Tier 3 Analyst (Secret clearance)

- **Company:** ShorePoint, Inc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Malware, SC Clearance, Fireeye, 3-tier Architectures, Splunk
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9238486/tier-3-analyst-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
 * 7+ years of relevant experience.
 * Advanced proficiency with Splunk and FireEye Endpoint Security (HX), supported by a deep understanding of SIEM and EDR technologies 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: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
 * Microsoft Defender and Python scripting experience.

## Description

We are seeking a Tier 3 Analyst (Secret Clearance) with deep expertise supporting the enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC). This role provides advanced support for issues escalated from Tier 2, investigates anomalies in vulnerability data and ensures effective response across both classified and unclassified environments. The Tier 3 Analyst position requires expert technical knowledge, creativity in developing solutions and the ability to address complex problems impacting multiple disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

What you'll be doing:

 * Lead investigations of complex incidents escalated from Tier 2 and serve as the shift's technical authority.
 * Perform dynamic malware analysis and post-incident root cause reviews.
 * Analyze vulnerability data (e.g., Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Hygiene reports) for anomalies and drive bureau remediation.
 * Deliver accurate, complete, and timely incident analysis and after-action reports.
 * Challenge conclusions, coach junior analysts, and translate lessons learned into improved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and detections.

What you need to know:

 * Enterprise incident handling across on-premises and cloud environments.
 * Advanced log, packet, and endpoint analysis.
 * Incident reporting to federal partners, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and law enforcement.