Senior Threat Analyst (SOC) Nights/Weekends (Onsite) - 2 Year Contract - Brooklyn, NY

Job Title: Senior Threat Analyst (SOC) – Nights/Weekends (Onsite)
Location: Onsite – 11 MetroTech Center, 5th Floor (SOC), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Schedule: Night shift (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM), 35 hours/week including weekend shifts (rotating). Some day coverage as needed. Assignment runs from August 25, 2025, to August 22, 2027.
Duration: 24 Months
Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7x365 coverage of the City’s Security Operations Center (SOC) – including nights/weekends/holidays.
• Monitor NYC’s networks and security alerts for intrusion, attempted compromise, and anomalous behavior. Correlate and analyze threat intelligence from various sources and security controls.
• Apply mitigation and escalation techniques following established SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Produce daily SOC metrics, situation reports (SITREPS), and participate in weekly quality control reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Cyber Command, OTI), external agencies, vendors, and information-sharing partners.
• Work closely with SOC Director to develop, test, and maintain SOC playbooks, runbooks, and incident preparation strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts, coordinate team activities, and contribute to effective SOC operations.

Mandatory Qualifications
Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Threat Management, Security Operations, or Incident Response.
• Prior hands-on SOC experience with proficiency in SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, EDR, and SOC operational procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership experience: ability to mentor, lead teams, coordinate activities, and effectively manage SOC operations.

• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Strong familiarity with both network and endpoint security technologies and architectures.
• Hands-on experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, and the use of diagnostic network tools (e.g., Netflow, event logs, IDS systems).
• Expertise in interpreting and acting upon information gathered through SIEM, IDS, EDR, and related tools.
• Solid background in incident response: investigation, triage, containment, mitigation, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Clear, concise communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, including incident reporting and executive briefings.
• Knowledge of privacy and security requirements as they pertain to public sector organizations (e.g., confidentiality, integrity, and availability).
• Threat intelligence correlation and proactive threat hunting to identify potential risks before escalation.
• Experience producing SOC metrics, reports, and maintaining situation awareness.

Special Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends, including holidays, and adapt to changing SOC coverage needs and incident response.
• All work performed onsite at Brooklyn SOC facility; remote work is not available for this position.

To Apply:
Submit your resume detailing your relevant SOC, threat management, and incident response experience. Candidates not meeting the mandatory minimums will not be considered.
Notes:

• Assignment may require overtime with prior management approval.
• Position subject to background checks and hiring policies.