cFocus Software seeks a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join our program supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications:
Active Public Trust clearance
B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
2+ years of SOC Analyst experience
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity operations and incident response processes
Experience with SIEM platforms, preferably Microsoft Sentinel
Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat actor tactics
Experience analyzing logs from endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender tools (Endpoint, Identity) and cloud platforms (AWS)
Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis
Familiarity with SOAR tools and automation workflows
Experience supporting federal or regulated environments (NIST, CUI, etc.)
Ability to perform threat hunting and advanced correlation analysis
Preferred certifications include but are not limited to
GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications
Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft security platform certifications
