Senior SOC Operations Analyst / Watch Floor Operations

About the roleSeeking a Senior SOC Operations Analyst to join a high-performing cyber team supporting a large SOC enterprise environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in intrusion detection, incident response, and network defense. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical security operations, analyze and respond to cyber threats, and contribute to maintaining a robust security posture in a government contracting environment. SOC Operations Analyst/Watch-Floor Operations. Ten-hour day shifts are listed below. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Sun-Wed 9 pm-7 am Wed-Sat 9 pm-7 am Sun-Wed 12 pm-10 pm Wed-Sat 12 pm-10 pm Sun-Wed 6am-4pm Wed-Sat 6am-4pmJob ResponsibilitiesMonitor computer networks continuously for security issues and potential breaches.Investigate and document security breaches and assess their impact.Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses.Implement and maintain security measures including firewalls and encryption programs.Conduct forensic analysis on compromised systems and create duplicates for investigation.Decrypt data and provide technical summaries to support incident handling.Perform dynamic analysis including timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis.Support deployable Incident Response Teams with real-time cyber defense tasks.Recommend and implement best practices for IT security within the SOC environment. Required skillsSplunk Enterprise Security Intrusion Detection Penetration Testing Forensic Analysis Incident Response Network Security Data Encryption Cyber Defense Security Documentation Top Secret ClearancePreferred skillsMicrosoft Sentinel GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)Education requirementsDegreeBachelorMajorCybersecurityJob RequirementsMinimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, including SOC monitoring and incident response.Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in a relevant field.Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, including eligibility to sit for the CI Polygraph.Proficiency with Splunk Enterprise Security for monitoring and analysis.Strong knowledge of network vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and security best practices.Ability to conduct forensic analysis and create forensically sound duplicates of files.Experience with real-time cyber defense and support of Incident Response Teams (IRTs).Excellent communication skills and ability to document security incidents clearly.Cultural alignment with a government contracting environment emphasizing security and compliance.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes security operations center.