Lead SOC Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee in-depth investigations and incident responses for escalated events across client environments.

• Engage in proactive threat hunting activities.

• Conduct quality control reviews of Tier 1 and Tier 2 triage, investigations, and documentation.

• Guide and mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts in real-time during their shifts.

• Take ownership of complex decisions regarding containment, response, and escalation.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and on-call leadership during overnight incidents.

• Promote the continuous enhancement of standard operating procedures, runbooks, and detection tuning.

• Assist in monthly reporting by providing accurate event data, response statistics, and trend analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States.

• Capable of passing a drug screening and a comprehensive background investigation, which includes reference checks, employment history verification, educational background, and certifications.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in SOC or security operations, with a focus on incident response and mentoring or leadership roles.

• Proven experience in threat hunting and advanced investigative techniques.

• Strong proficiency in SIEM and EDR platforms, along with vulnerability management processes.

• Familiarity with the incident lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, and escalation.

• Reliable ability to work overnight shifts as part of a rotation that includes weekends.

• Exceptional written communication skills and meticulous documentation practices.

• Preferred expert-level experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, or similar EDRs, as well as Tenable.

• GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, CySA+, or comparable advanced certification is preferred.

• Scripting or automation experience in Python or PowerShell is preferred.

• Previous experience in managed security services or leadership within a multi-tenant SOC is preferred.

• Exposure to critical infrastructure environments is preferred.

• Residence in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical – A variety of POS health plan options, including an HSA-compatible plan.

• Dental – PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental services.

• Vision – Coverage for an annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance.

• 401(k) – Employer matching up to 5% of eligible compensation.

• Long-Term Disability – 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings.

• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each.

• PTO – 15–25 days per year based on tenure.

• Paid Federal Holidays – All 11 federal holidays are observed.