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# SOC Analyst Tier 1

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $46,000.0 - $76,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Mitre Att&ck, QRadar, Malware, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk
- **Published:** June 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CF706A307A7A4B009CBFF3CB74C8BEFC/job/

## About the Role

* Requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience
 * Ideally experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical support role.
 * Basic understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
 * Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts in a fast-paced environment.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
 * High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
 * Must be able to work full time and support SOC operations as needed.
 * US Citizenship is required.
 * Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

 * Experience with tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar SIEM platforms.
 * Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent.
 * Exposure to incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, or malware analysis.
 * Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
 * Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or CIS controls.

## Description

* Monitor security alerts and events in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and perform initial triage, analysis, and escalation as needed.
 * Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and next steps.
 * Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with SOC procedures and reporting requirements.
 * Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams when appropriate.
 * Support threat detection, alert tuning, and ongoing improvement of SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.
 * Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, support investigations, and help protect enterprise systems and data.
 * Stay current on common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).


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