Security Operations Center Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

$69K/yr - $158K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to serve as the first line of cyber defense for a federal regulatory agency. The role involves monitoring and analyzing threats using advanced tools, responding to incidents, and assisting in recovery efforts to secure critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze threats using state-of-the-art tools like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel
Work with the team to understand, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly
Analyze incidents to figure out just how many systems are affected and assist recovery efforts
Combine threat intelligence, event data, and assessments from recent events and identify patterns to understand attackers’ goals

Qualification

Required

2+ years of experience with security operations center (SOC) operations, incident response, or cyber threat intelligence
Experience monitoring SIEM and security tool dashboards such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel for alerts, anomalous activity, and potential security incidents
Knowledge of cyber threats, attack vectors, and incident response concepts
Knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, or endpoints
Ability to perform initial triage and classification of security events
Ability to follow detailed procedures and escalation workflows
Ability to work in a fast‑paced SOC environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Experience assisting with basic incident response tasks such as evidence collection, log review, and developing after‑action reports and lessons learned
Experience maintaining awareness of current cybersecurity threats, trends, and vulnerabilities
Ability to support the continuous improvement of SOC procedures and runbooks
Possession of excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Industry-recognized Cybersecurity Certifications