Security Operations Analyst ; Senior in Washington

Job Description

Security Operations Analyst 3 (Senior)

The Security Operations Analyst 3 (Senior) is responsible for executing daily cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities. This role supports continuous monitoring operations and ensures the effectiveness of security controls across the NIGC enterprise environment.

• Perform daily security monitoring and analysis of logs and security alerts.
• Monitor systems for suspicious activity, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Develop and execute daily security operations checklists.
• Conduct threat hunting and analyze outputs from SIEM and security tools.
• Evaluate effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements.
• Execute incident response activities and follow incident response plans.
• Develop detection rules and improve alerting mechanisms.
• Develop incident handling procedures.
• Validate data collection from security tools for investigations.
• Produce threat reports and cybersecurity metrics for leadership.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or SOC environments.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity standards and continuous monitoring practices.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response.
• Proven experience in threat detection and vulnerability analysis.

• Security monitoring and incident response
• SIEM, log analysis, and threat intelligence
• Understanding of NIST/FISMA compliance
• Analytical and investigative skills
• Security automation and alert tuning
• Report writing and documentation

• Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP (or equivalent)
• SIEM‑specific certifications are a plus

• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and comply with NIGC security requirements.

• Competitive, market‑based compensation, commensurate with experience and certifications, structured in alignment with the firm‑fixed‑price service delivery model.