SOC Analyst

About This Role

Supporting mission-critical defence and intelligence networks, the SOC Analyst monitors, detects, investigates, and responds to cybersecurity threats. This role is for a professional to join a high-performing Security Operations team within a leading technology and mission-focused organization. You will work alongside experienced cyber professionals to help shape and mature a rapidly evolving security operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and respond to cyber incidents
• Conduct threat detection, analysis, triage, and investigation activities
• Support vulnerability management processes and remediation efforts
• Contribute to Cyber Threat Intelligence activities
• Assist with SIEM, endpoint, network, and detection engineering initiatives
• Provide trusted cybersecurity advice to stakeholders
• Support the development of security operations requirements
• Participate in change reviews and security approvals
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external security stakeholders
• Contribute to the improvement of security operations processes, procedures, and reporting capabilities

Requirements

• TSPV clearance and willingness to obtain DISA/OSA
• NV2 candidates may be considered where there is a willingness and ability to uplift to TSPV

Junior-Level Candidates:

• Approximately 2+ years' experience in cyber security operations, or
• 4+ years' experience in broader IT support, networking, cloud, endpoint, or gateway technologies
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and security tooling
• Scripting or coding experience highly regarded

Senior-Level Candidates:

• 5-10+ years' experience across security operations functions
• Experience leading or maturing cybersecurity capabilities
• Strong understanding of incident response, detection engineering, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Previous experience supporting Defence, Intelligence, or Federal Government environments highly desirable

Desirable certifications:

• Security+
• GSEC
• GCIA
• GCIH
• CISSP
• CISM
• CCNA Security
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Splunk Certifications

Benefits

• Work on nationally significant and mission-critical programs
• Exposure to advanced cybersecurity technologies and environments