SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

SAIC is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our team. The SOC Analyst must work at Arlington, VA.

Role Overview:

• Proactively monitor and detect security incidents through Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including analysis of logs, alerts, and packet captures.
• Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support during cybersecurity incidents by conducting initial triage, containment, eradication, and recovery actions as required.
• Leverage cyber threat intelligence feeds to adapt detection and analysis techniques as well as provide recommendations and actively work to protect against known and emerging threats.
• Create detailed technical reports on findings and impacts from incidents, providing clear mitigation recommendations. Maintain and update runbooks, operational procedures, and investigation documentation to ensure institutional knowledge and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and five (5) years' experience; Four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or ArcSight.
• Proven ability to analyze logs, packet captures, and payloads for advanced threat analysis and forensic investigations.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, etc.), firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows/Linux) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) from a cybersecurity perspective.

Desired Skills:

• Expertise in developing automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages to improve threat detection, incident response, and reporting workflows.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.