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# SOC Analyst

- **Company:** Punch Cyber Corp.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Proxy Servers, Application Firewall, Confluence, JIRA, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Internet Protocol, Internet Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Analytics, Information Technology, Splunk, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/soc-analyst-reston-va--6a303390-1155-445f-8d1d-c7b41ef17cdb

## About the Role

Analysis Skills, Small Business, Data Analysis, Web Analytics, Cross-Functional, Team Player, Operational Support, Security Analysis, Internet Security, Federal Government, * 1-3 years' work experience in Network Security

 * Background (formal or informal) in hands on computer and

networking experience to include a good understanding of

TCP/IP, routing, and major Internet protocols

 * Strong desire and ability to learn and experiment with new technologies
 * Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
 * US Citizen

Preferred qualifications:

 * BS in a technical field, Computer Science, Mathematics, or

Statistics

 * Incident response (IR) experience
 * Experience with Splunk ES (SIEM Platform)
 * Experience with Cyber Security Tools log such as Network and Web Application firewalls, vulnerability management, and proxy servers
 * Experience analyzing EDR logs (MS Defender)
 * Experience analyzing Windows event and Sysmon Logs
 * Experience analyzing VPN Logs (GlobalProtect)
 * Experience with ticketing solutions such as ServiceNow
 * Experience with Jira/Confluence
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills
 * Have current Cybersecurity Certifications such as Security +, CySA+, CEH

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Candidates must be willing to work in a SOC environment, demonstrate strong problem solving skills, allow for flexible scheduling, and be able to clear a Federal Civilian Agency's clearance process.

## Description

PUNCH is king for a Cyber Security Analyst (Remote Position) to work with our team supporting a Federal civilian agency's Security Operations Center (SOC).
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be given the opportunity to learn from an experienced team of security professionals about both traditional and unconventional ways to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential intrusions and other security incidents.