SOC Analyst (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Job Title: SOC Analyst (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Employment Type: Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance (TS)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations team in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident response, and cyber threat analysis in a fast-paced, secure environment. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and will play a key role in defending mission-critical systems and networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and events from multiple sources across the enterprise (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall logs, endpoint protection, etc.).
• Conduct initial triage, investigation, and analysis of potential security incidents.
• Escalate confirmed incidents and provide detailed reports to Tier II/III analysts and incident response teams.
• Correlate threat intelligence data with observed events to identify advanced threats.
• Participate in threat hunting activities and vulnerability analysis.
• Maintain documentation of incident response procedures and investigation findings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve overall security posture.
• Maintain knowledge of current cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices.
• Support compliance and audit efforts related to cybersecurity controls and frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance (DoD).
• 2 4 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Proficient in using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar).
• Familiarity with endpoint detection & response (EDR) tools and network security technologies.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPNs, and security protocols.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework, cyber kill chain, and threat modeling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and under pressure during critical incidents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or CISSP (Associate).
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, CMMC).