MDR Analyst — Tier 1 Washington DC, Virginia or US Remote · Shift View

Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, or US Remote
· Shift work Full-time

You are the front line of our 24/7 SOC. As a Tier 1 MDR Analyst you monitor customer environments, triage incoming alerts across SIEM and XDR platforms, and keeping our clients safe around the clock.

• Monitor security alerts 24/7 across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and other SIEM/EDR tooling
• Triage and prioritize alerts, filtering false positives from genuine threats
• Perform initial investigation and enrichment using threat intelligence and internal playbooks
• Escalate confirmed or ambiguous incidents to Tier 2 with complete, accurate documentation
• Follow and help refine standard operating procedures and response playbooks
• Maintain clear shift handovers and case notes in the ticketing system

• 0–2 years in a SOC, IT, or security-adjacent role (new grads with strong fundamentals welcome)
• Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, and common attack techniques
• Familiarity with SIEM concepts and reading security logs/alerts
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Security+ (or equivalent) or actively pursuing certification

• Microsoft SC-200 certification
• Exposure to KQL (Kusto Query Language)
• Basic scripting (Power Shell or Python)

Apsispoint is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.