Tier 3 SOC Analyst

Job Description

• Tier 3 SOC Analyst supporting a state government security operations center in Maryland in a hybrid work arrangement, with 2-3 days per week on-site.
• Conduct forensic investigations, root cause and scope-of-impact analysis, malware and attacker-tool analysis, and produce detailed forensic reports.
• Triage Microsoft Sentinel alerts, develop and tune detection rules and custom signatures, and conduct threat hunting for advanced threats.
• Train and support Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts and contribute to technical briefings and incident response procedures.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline, 4+ years of cybersecurity, digital forensics, or incident response experience, Microsoft Sentinel proficiency, on-call availability, and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship; preferred credentials include GREM, CEH, CHFI, GCFE, or other GIAC certifications.