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# Tier 1 SOC Analyst

- **Company:** Seneca Resources
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $54,080.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Cyber Security, Linux, Intrusion Detection Systems, Log Analysis, Packet Analyzer, Network Protocols, Security Information and Event Management, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Splunk
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://public-rest40.bullhornstaffing.com/rest-services/R0SYP/query/JobBoardPost?where=id=47201&fields=id,title,publishedCategory(id,name),address(city,state),employmentType,dateLastPublished,publicDescription,isOpen,isPublic,isDeleted

## About the Role

* 1-3 years of Security Operations Center (SOC) experience, or recent college graduate with relevant industry certifications
 * Proficiency working with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or UNIX (functional level)
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate technical details
 * Hands-on experience with **Splunk** or a comparable **SIEM** platform
 * US Citizen (required)
 * Ability to obtain and maintain the required **Public Trust** clearance
 * Security monitoring experience with tools/data sources such as SIEM, firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and/or NAC (preferred)

 * Preferred certifications/skills: CSIS, CEH, CSTA, CSTP, GCFE, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN
 * IDS log analysis and incident triage experience
 * Packet capture tools and analysis experience
 * Knowledge of common network protocols/services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, DAP)

## Description

The CIOCC Tier 1 Analyst monitors, analyzes, and responds to security events and incidents using SIEM and multiple security data sources, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and Network Access Control (NAC). This role supports day-to-day SOC operations by triaging alerts, documenting activity, and escalating incidents when appropriate to ensure timely detection, investigation, and response.

Shift Options:

 * 2nd Shift: 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
 * 3rd Shift: 8:00 PM-6:00 AM


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