Senior SOC Operations Analyst (Watch-Floor)

Huntsville, AL | 100% Onsite | Full-Time |
Salary: $100,000 – $140,000

Active Top Secret Clearance Required

A leading government-focused technology contractor is seeking Senior SOC Operations Analysts to join a high-performing cyber defense team supporting a large enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

This is a fully onsite role in Huntsville, Alabama. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible to sit for a CI Polygraph.

Position Overview

The Senior SOC Analyst will monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats within a large-scale enterprise SOC environment. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and deep familiarity with incident response, intrusion analysis, and forensic investigation.

This position supports real-time cyber defense operations and deployable Incident Response Teams.

Key Responsibilities

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  Monitor enterprise networks for security incidents and suspicious activity
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  Investigate security breaches and cybersecurity events
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  Conduct intrusion analysis and confirm indicators of compromise
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  Create forensically sound duplicates of affected systems/files
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  Perform dynamic analysis including timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis
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  Decrypt data and provide technical summaries
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  Document incidents and assess impact
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  Identify vulnerabilities through testing and analysis
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  Support penetration testing and remediation efforts
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  Implement and recommend IT security best practices
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  Support real-time cyber defense and incident response operations

Requirements

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  Active Top Secret clearance
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  Willingness and eligibility to sit for CI Polygraph
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  Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)
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  8+ years of overall cybersecurity experience
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  Strong experience in SOC environments
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  Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security

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  Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
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  GIAC certifications such as:
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  GCIH
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  GCFA
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  GCIA
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  GNFA
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  GMON

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