SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

Splunk SOC Analyst I (Tier 1) - Hybrid, Herndon, VASchedule: 4x10 Schedule (40 hours/week)Shift: Permanent Shift Assignment (Days, Evenings, or Overnights)Our IT Services client is seeking three Tier 1 SOC Analysts to join a growing Security Operations Center supporting a large public sector environment. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career cybersecurity professionals looking to build hands-on experience in a mature SOC while working alongside Security Engineering, Threat Hunting, Network Security, and Incident Response teams.If you enjoy investigating security alerts, working in Splunk, and developing your cybersecurity career in a collaborative environment, we'd love to speak with you.What You'll DoMonitor and investigate security events using Splunk SIEMPerform Tier 1 triage of security alerts and determine appropriate next stepsExecute established incident response playbooks and escalation proceduresDocument investigations and manage tickets throughout the incident lifecycleEscalate security incidents to senior analysts and engineering teams when appropriateRespond to customer inquiries regarding security events and ongoing investigationsMonitor network, endpoint, and security alerts in a 24x7 SOC environmentCollaborate closely with Threat Hunting, Security Engineering, Network, and Web Security teamsMaintain accurate documentation while meeting established SLAsAssist with identifying suspicious activity and emerging threatsRequired Qualifications1-3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC)Hands-on experience using Splunk in a production environmentFamiliarity with basic Splunk searches and investigationsActive CompTIA Security+ certification (required)Understanding of incident response fundamentalsKnowledge of networking concepts and cybersecurity fundamentalsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work one permanent 10-hour shift in a 24x7 SOCPreferred QualificationsSplunk certification (Core User or higher)Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)Experience with threat hunting or threat intelligenceExperience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceNowFamiliarity with MITRE ATT&CK or similar security frameworksWork Schedule4-day work week (40 hours)Permanent shift assignment (no rotating shifts)Available shifts include:Days: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PMEvenings: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AMOvernights: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AMWeekend coverage is part of the normal schedule depending on assigned shiftAdditional RequirementsMust reside within the DMV area (Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC)Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite in the Herndon, VA area)Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder)Must successfully complete required client background screening and fingerprintingWhy This Opportunity?Gain experience in a large-scale enterprise SOCDaily exposure to Splunk and modern security operationsWork alongside experienced Security Engineers and Threat HuntersSupport a mission-critical cybersecurity environmentExcellent opportunity to grow into Tier 2 SOC Analyst or Security Engineering roles