SOC Analyst Tier 3

SOC Analyst Tier 3 Cybersecurity

Blu Omega is seeking a SOC Analyst - Tier III for an exciting opportunity supporting a Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CND) program. Join Blu Omega's high-stakes Security Operations Center as a senior-level SOC Analyst. In this role, you will be instrumental in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to advanced security threats in a federal government environment. Your expertise will help protect vital infrastructure through proactive threat detection and incident response.

Location: Onsite Herndon, VA

Clearance Needed: Active Secret Clearance (US citizenship required)

Shift Schedule: (Wed - Sat, 6am - 6pm) OR (Wed - Sat, 6pm - 6am)

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts generated by SIEM platforms in a 24/7 environment.
• Conduct detailed investigations and lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and network devices using tools such as Splunk, Tanium, Trellix, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, and FireEye.
• Escalate incidents appropriately, document findings, and support continuous process improvements.
• Keep current on evolving cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance security posture and threat detection capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a SOC or NOC environment with a focus on security monitoring and incident response.
• Expert knowledge of SIEM tools, especially Splunk.
• Hands-on experience with EDR tools supporting security investigations.
• Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle and security infrastructure monitoring.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems, and network protocols such as TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, and MPLS.
• Proven ability to analyze logs from multiple security sources.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

Nice to Have:

• Federal or government SOC experience.
• Familiarity with enterprise security tools like Tanium, Trellix, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, and FireEye.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to support night shifts or alternate schedules.

Salary Range: $80K- $120K Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.