Tier 1 Security Analyst

Tier 1 Security Analyst

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Security

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -052026-106739

Date Posted: 05/03/2026

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Onsite in Anaheim, CA

Our client seeks a Tier 1 Security Analyst to monitor, alert, respond, and report on cyber threats targeting critical assets, systems, and data. The analyst will operate in a 24x7 SOC environment with shift rotations, perform event monitoring, incident triage, and vulnerability management, and support threat intelligence and automation initiatives. The role requires foundational SOC experience with SIEM, EDR, and email security tools, sound incident response knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $25.00 to $29.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor security events for networks and systems.

• Identify, investigate, and report on potential security incidents.

• Support risk and vulnerability assessments at the network, system, and application levels.

• Support cyber metrics development, maintenance, and reporting.

• Support cyber threat intelligence development and reporting.

• Identify, develop, and implement routine automation tasks.

• Assist in developing and implementing security controls and operational risk mitigations and support security awareness programs.

• Support a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies aligned with security strategy.

• Use COTS/GOTS and custom tools and procedures to scan, identify, contain, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions.

• Assist in implementing required government policy such as NIST and recommend process tailoring.

• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.

• Periodically review system audits and monitor corrective actions until closure.

• Provide briefings to senior staff as needed.

• Adhere to SOC Standard Operating Procedures in a 24x7 environment with shift rotations, weekends, and some holidays.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience analyzing security alerts using a SIEM such as Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent.

• Timely response experience with O365 and Proofpoint email alerts and EDR alerts in CrowdStrike.

• Working knowledge of the incident response lifecycle: identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery.

• Proficiency with programming or scripting such as Python, C++, or JavaScript.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies.

• Experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls, and anti-virus/anti-malware technologies.

• Incident response experience.

• Vulnerability management experience.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; additional experience may substitute for education.

• Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or similar industry-related certification(s).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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