Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Job Summary

To enhance incident response and threat operations, the full-time remote Senior Cyber Security Analyst will manage advanced investigations, respond to cyber incidents, and support Tier II/Tier III Security Operations Center (SOC) activities while providing occasional on-site support in Beltsville, MD or Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Tier II/Tier III escalation point for complex SOC investigations and cybersecurity incidents
• Investigate and respond to security alerts involving phishing, malware activity, and endpoint threats
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities using various security tools and data sources

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or SOC environments
• Experience supporting Tier II/Tier III SOC investigations and incident handling
• Strong experience with SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR technologies, and network security tools