Watch Floor Analyst

WarCollar Industries is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to support a mission‑critical customer by providing continuous 24x7x365 security monitoring and incident response. The selected candidate will play a key role in protecting mission‑essential infrastructure by detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats across diverse network environments. This position is available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with fixed 4-day work weeks consisting of 10-hour shifts. Available schedules include Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. Shift differentials are provided for 2nd and 3rd shifts. This position is fully onsite in McLean, VA and requires a TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

WarCollar Industries is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to support a mission‑critical customer by providing continuous 24x7x365 security monitoring and incident response. The selected candidate will play a key role in protecting mission‑essential infrastructure by detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats across diverse network environments. This position is available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with fixed 4-day work weeks consisting of 10-hour shifts. Available schedules include Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. Shift differentials are provided for 2nd and 3rd shifts. This position is fully onsite in McLean, VA and requires a TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

Shift Options

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

Required Skills

• Monitor network environments and security systems to detect potential security incidents.
• Conduct in‑depth analysis and investigation of complex security alerts to identify root cause, scope, and impact.
• Execute timely incident response and mitigation activities to contain threats and restore normal operations.
• Leverage threat intelligence and vulnerability management data to proactively identify emerging risks.
• Perform log analysis and correlate data across multiple security platforms and sources.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation and reporting of security events.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and security operations processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to strengthen the organization’s overall defensive posture.
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable executive‑level summaries.

Desired Skills

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity‑related role.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, and incident response methodologies.
• Experience working with operating systems, network protocols, and enterprise security technologies.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence and security incident response best practices.
• Proficiency in security log analysis and data correlation across multiple platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to both technical and executive audiences.

Additional Details

WarCollar Industries offers the opportunity to support critical national security missions while working alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment.

About WarCollar Industries

About us:

WarCollar Industries, LLC is a veteran‑owned small business. We maintain a team of cybersecurity experts committed to protecting complicated data and distribution systems and providing decision makers with the most accurate assessment of residual risk possible. We work with our clients to solve the toughest challenges in the ever‑evolving digital landscape. Services include network defense, computer network attack, secure network design, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. WarCollar enables its clients to find, fix, stop, and ultimately solve cybersecurity problems across their entire enterprise.

WarCollar offers generous benefits including: Medical insurance premium coverage; PTO based on billable hours; federal holidays plus your birthday; matching 401k, education reimbursement plus paid training days; performance bonuses; referral bonuses; government shutdown protection; monthly team building events plus two major social events annually.

WarCollar Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. WarCollar does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, status as a protected military veteran, or other non‑merit factor.