Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. They are seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to safeguard mission critical information systems and sensitive data, providing advanced threat detection and incident response capabilities in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate and manage enterprise cybersecurity tools including network and host based monitoring, event logging, correlation, and vulnerability scanning (e.g., Splunk/Sentinel, ACAS, Burp)
- Monitor networks and systems for anomalous activity; identify, analyze, escalate, and document sophisticated security incidents
- Conduct advanced cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate multi source events, and guide coordinated incident response actions
- Evaluate system changes, deployments, and configurations for compliance, risk, and alignment with IAVM and DISA VDP requirements
- Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to enhance cybersecurity architecture, refine detection signatures, and strengthen defensive monitoring
- Perform behavioral malware analysis and utilize IDS/IPS, HIPS/HBSS, and packet capture tools to support investigative work
- Drive continuous improvement by recommending updates to technologies, processes, and detection methodologies to optimize SOC efficiency
Skills
- US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years working in a SOC or cyber defense environment
- Experience configuring and using Microsoft Defender
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, OSI model concepts, system administration, and Zero Trust principles
- Experience with ACAS tools and enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk or Sentinel)
- Ability to write and interpret SPL or KQL queries
- Experience with malware analysis concepts and host/network forensic techniques
- Strong analytical skills and ability to lead technical investigations
- Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one
- DoD 8140 Certification Requirements
- + Must meet IAT Level II baseline (Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, CISA, CISSP or Associate)
- + Compliant for CSSP Analyst within 6 months of hire (CEH, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, PenTest+, Cloud+, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, SCYBER)
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification
- Experience mentoring junior analysts or coordinating incident response teams
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Performance bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited training
- The opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment
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