SOC Analyst Tier 3

Job Title

Back SOC Analyst Tier 3

Herndon, VA (Onsite)

Active Secret Clearance Required

Support cybersecurity operations through 24/7 SOC activities, incident response management, and infrastructure support.

Location:

Herndon, VA. Requires active Secret clearance. Work authorization: must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Schedule:

shift-based, initial day shift, transitioning to assigned shifts (back half days Wed–Sat, 6am–6pm; back half nights Wed–Sat, 6pm–6am).

• Monitor, analyze, and triage security events and alerts generated by SIEM platforms in a 24/7 SOC environment.
• Conduct advanced incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Analyze logs and data from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and network devices.
• Leverage tools such as Splunk, Tanium, Trellix, Zscaler, MS Defender, and Fire Eye for threat detection and response.
• Escalate and coordinate incidents, providing detailed documentation and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of SOC processes, detection use cases, and response procedures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a SOC or NOC environment performing security monitoring and analysis.
• Strong experience with SIEM platforms, specifically Splunk.
• Hands‑on experience with EDR tools supporting incident investigations.
• Working knowledge of incident response lifecycle.
• Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS).
• Experience analyzing logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security infrastructure.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Experience in a federal or government SOC environment.
• Exposure to enterprise security tooling including Tanium, Trellix, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, and Fire Eye.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Prior experience operating in shift‑based environments.

High School Diploma required; higher education preferred.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $115,000. Final compensation based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D insurance, voluntary options available
• Short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays
• Wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Blu Omega is a Woman‑Owned Small Business delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission‑critical programs across civilian and defense sectors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.