Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Senior

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Senior

Job Locations


US-VA-Herndon

Requisition ID


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Position Category


Cyber Security

Clearance


Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Senior to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced Tier1 monitoring, triage, and initial alert analysis across SIEM, EDR, network security tools, cloud telemetry, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Review highvolume alerts, correlate events across multiple data sources, and identify patterns indicative of targeted or multistage activity.
• Execute Tier1 containment actions per playbooks (host isolation, account disablement, block rules) and validate immediate mitigations.
• Enrich alerts with contextual data, validate IOCs, document detailed case notes, and prepare highquality escalations for Tier2/Tier3 and CIRT teams.
• Conduct deeper log analysis, crossplatform correlation, and preliminary threathunt queries to surface anomalies requiring escalation.
• Coordinate with Tier2 analysts, CIRT, and network operations to support incident response, provide contextual summaries, and recommend next steps.
• Monitor SIEM/tool performance, identify visibility gaps or misconfigurations, and recommend tuning to improve SOC coverage.
• Maintain and update Tier1 checklists, triage procedures, and playbooks; contribute tuning by identifying falsepositive patterns and rule adjustments.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts on triage best practices, tool usage, and case handling; produce shift summaries, daily operational reports, and incident tracking updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by refining workflows, adopting new SOC techniques, and enhancing frontline defensive effectiveness.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: 4C255S (CP); M03385G; M10395B; M223854; A5310451; A5314421; A5311900; Cyber Defense Analyst (Intermediate) Playlist; DISA (511) Training); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CEH(P); GMON; GRID; Cloud+; FITSPO; GCED; GDSA; GSEC; PenTest+; Security+).

• Required experience and skills:

  • SOC, incident detection, or cybersecurity operations experience with substantial Tier1/Tier2 monitoring and triage responsibilities.
  • Handson experience with SIEM query languages and workflows, EDR investigation, log forensics, and crossplatform correlation.
  • Familiarity executing containment actions, documenting chainofcustody/evidence, and following incident playbooks.
  • Strong analytical writing for case documentation, escalation summaries, and shift reporting; ability to synthesize technical detail for responders and leadership.
  • Ability to identify tuning opportunities, manage false positives, and work collaboratively across SOC/CIRT/NOC teams.

• Desired:

  • Prior DoD/ARNG SOC or operations center experience and familiarity with CDAP/CHAP/enterprise monitoring contexts.
  • Experience mentoring analysts, contributing to SOC tuning programs, and supporting SOC metric/dashboard development.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.