Security Operations Center Analyst

About the Role:

We need a detailed and dedicated Tier 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This position is ideal for professionals with a strong grasp of incident detection and response. As a Tier 2 analyst, you will perform advanced investigations, correlate data from multiple sources, and determine the impact of security threats on critical systems and data. Your insights and expertise will directly shape remediation strategies and bolster the organization’s cyber resilience.

About Revature:

Revature is one of the largest and fastest-growing employers of technology talent across the U.S., partnering with Fortune 500 companies, the biggest System Integrators, and Government Contractors to identify experienced professionals who can be effective leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct deep-dive incident analysis and identify if critical systems or data sets are affected
• Advise on effective remediation actions for identified threats
• Analyze network traffic for exploit or intrusion-related activity
• Develop detection mechanisms for emerging threats and vulnerabilities
• Provide subject matter expertise on attack vectors, intrusion methodologies, and network-based exploits
• Manage email security using ProofPoint, including threat monitoring and response
• Utilize Splunk to configure alerts and perform detailed log analysis
• Implement and monitor FirePower to assess network traffic and enforce security controls
• Deploy and maintain SentinelOne agents
• Continuously monitor alerts from platforms such as:
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, XDR, Cloud Apps, Office 365
• Azure Entra ID
• Google Cloud SCC
• Lead investigations of suspicious activity and coordinate cross-functional incident response efforts
• Tune and optimize security policies across cloud and endpoint environments

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in a SOC or equivalent security operations role
• Proficiency in network traffic analysis, SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk), endpoint detection platforms, and email security technologies
• Hands-on experience with incident response and threat investigation
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• This is a full-time W2 role, not C2C

Preferred qualifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Revature (“Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. If you require accommodation to work, based on any of these protected factors, please notify the Human Resources Department, and the Company will evaluate the request and provide accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company's employees to perform their job duties. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

Note: Work authorization in the country you are applying to is required. Revature does not sponsor work visas.