SOC Analyst I (SecOps - Splunk, EDR, Threat Hunting)

SOC Analyst I (Splunk / EDR Tools / Threat Hunting)

Local to DMV Area (D.C. / Maryland / Northern VA) - Mostly remote, but candidates must be open to a hybrid work schedule if requested in future

Long Term Contract

Job Description: 

Our client, a major financial regulatory firm is urgently seeking a Jr to Intermediate level Security Operation Center Analyst (Aka - SOC Analyst) with at least one year of SOC experience, proficiency in Splunk, and familiarity with EDR tools like CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, McAfee, etc...

The role requires flexibility for potential 2nd/3rd shifts (done remotely, into late evening, early morning hours) and emphasizes proactive threat hunting and strong communication skills.

Position Overview:

• Join a dynamic cybersecurity team within the Security Operations Center (24x7x365).
• Responsibilities include monitoring/responding to security alerts, analyzing events, identifying vulnerabilities, supporting incident response and forensics, and managing security operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous monitoring and incident detection.
• Incident triage and analysis.
• Threat intelligence and research.
• Security tools management.
• Collaboration and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Basic understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience working with EDR (End-point Detection and Response) tools like: Crowdstrike, McAfee, SentinelOne, etc.
• Experience with security tools like SIEM (Splunk), IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Certifications (CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA Security).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.