SOC Engineer Tier 2

Position Security Architect Overview Seeking a skilled Security Architect to develop enterprise security architectures, frameworks and standards; support a SOC Tier 2 assignment; and lead security initiatives for Azure and M365 environments. Responsibilities Review environment scoping information and inventory to build a deep understanding of organization’s business, applications, and technical solutions. Provide the SOC with mapping between IT and organization security, and how it relates to SOC responsibilities. Ensure the SOC focuses on education and preventative maintenance based on security roadmap. Participate in audit reviews to address coverage gaps identified by the SOC. Support the creation, cadence, and improvement of reporting templates and feedback loops. Specialize in SIEM configuration and maintenance. Build and maintain security architecture and systems, working with DevOps teams. Document requirements, procedures, and protocols for other users. Collaborate on complex operational issues with customers. Qualifications 6+ years of security engineering experience on M365 and Azure platforms. Security+ certification required. Proficiency in Azure and M365 environments. Experience with SOC engineering tools and incident handling. Strong analytical skills and ability to manage vulnerabilities. CySA+ certification required within 6 months of joining. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Defender Suite, Azure Monitor, Azure Automation, Azure Backup, Azure Security Center, and related services. Experience with IaaS and PaaS services such as VMs, Azure Kubernetes Service, Spring Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop, etc. Security Clearance & Citizenship TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required. U.S. citizenship required. Shift Details Night shift 12:00am‑8:00am; willingness to cover other shifts as needed. Location Springfield, VA. Compensation Base salary range: $138,000–$209,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, certifications, and location. Benefits Competitive salary. Qualified overtime. Paid time off (PTO). Flexible holiday leave (88hours per year). Parental leave. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match on base compensation. Tuition reimbursement and learning allowance. Referral bonus program up to $5k. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr