Senior SOC / Security Operations Analyst - Washington, DC; Public Trust Required

Senior SOC / Security Operations Analyst

📍 Washington, DC (On-site) 📌 Full-Time | Proposal-Based / Contingent Upon Award

Overview Synertex is hiring a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, focusing on threat monitoring, detection, and response within a federal environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events across enterprise systems
• Perform log analysis and threat detection using SIEM tools
• Investigate and respond to security incidents
• Develop and tune detection rules and queries (KQL, SPL)
• Support incident response and reporting efforts
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to improve detection capabilities

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of SOC or cybersecurity analysis experience
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic)
  • Log analysis and query writing (KQL, SPL)
• Experience in federal or government cybersecurity environments
• Strong analytical and incident response skills
• GCIA OR GCIH OR CySA+ (active)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
• OR equivalent hands-on experience with relevant certifications

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with EDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender)
• Familiarity with threat intelligence integration
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Preferred certifications: CISSP; GMON; GREM