Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer Government/Educational Institutions

Overview

Remote
$50 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Year(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

SOC Engineer
SOC as a Service
SIEM
SOAR

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced SOC Engineer to support the deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations of SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) solutions for a major public sector client.This role requires expertise in security monitoring, incident detection and response, and the ability to work within highly regulated environments such as government agencies or educational institutions

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and maintain SIEM and SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Cortex XSOAR)

  • Analyze and correlate logs to detect anomalies, threats, and malicious activity

  • Respond to security incidents and assist with containment and remediation efforts

  • Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation actions

  • Create and maintain detection rules, alerts, dashboards, and runbooks

  • Integrate threat intelligence feeds and contextualize alerts

  • Support compliance with security frameworks like NIST, FERPA, CJIS, or HIPAA

  • Generate documentation and reports for audits and executive review

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 3 7 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity, or network security role

  • Demonstrated experience deploying and operating platforms

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm, QRadar, etc.)

    • SOAR tools (Cortex XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, etc.)

    • Vulnerability management platforms (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7)

  • Familiarity with security frameworks: NIST 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting K-12, higher education, or government clients

  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

  • Certifications (one or more preferred):

    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    • CISM Certified Information Security Manager

    • CEH Certified Ethical Hacker

    • CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or vendor-specific certs

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