Security Operations Analyst

  • Herndon, VA
  • Posted 2 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Bash
Communication
Computer Networking
FedRAMP
Incident Management
Kubernetes
MuleSoft
NIST 800-53
Python
Qualys
Reporting
SIEM
Scripting
Security Clearance
Security Operations
ServiceNow
Vulnerability Management
Workflow

Job Details

Role: Security Operations Analyst

Location : Remote (Herndon, VA) ; Local to VA will have to go onsite 4 days a week

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Clearance Level: Able to obtain MBI clearance

Position Description:

Seeking a highly motivated Security Operations Analyst to support the GO.gov system by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events across all system components. The candidate will be required to triage alerts from Sumo Logic, CrowdStrike, Qualys, and AWS-native services, escalates potential incidents, and performs initial containment actions. The role participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure continuous coverage and rapid response to security issues affecting system confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Required Skills:

  • Experience in security operations, SIEM analysis, and incident response.
  • Proficiency with Sumo Logic, CrowdStrike EDR, Qualys, and AWS CloudWatch/CloudTrail.
  • Ability to interpret log data, identify anomalies, and follow defined playbooks.
  • Understanding of AWS networking and security concepts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently during on-call shifts and make sound triage decisions under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and federal incident handling processes.
  • Experience with Kubernetes/ECS, Keycloak, ServiceNow Security Operations, and MuleSoft logging.
  • Prior work within AWS GovCloud or multi-region architectures.
  • Competency in scripting (Python, Bash) for automation of investigations and reporting.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management workflows and code-scanning tools such as SonarQube.

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