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SOC Analyst Level I

ICONMA

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Virginia (USA)
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Analytical Skills
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    Problem Solving
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    Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficient understanding of SOC operations and the incident response lifecycle
  • Familiarity with SIEM tool Splunk
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

  • Monitor security events and alerts using Splunk SIEM to identify suspicious activity across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
  • Perform initial triage and investigation of alerts, following defined procedures to determine severity and required actions
  • Respond to security incidents in accordance with established SLAs, ensuring timely escalation and proper handling
  • Use ServiceNow to log, track, and document incidents, maintaining accurate records throughout the lifecycle

Job description

Our Client, a Communications company, is looking for a SOC Analyst Level I for their Herndon, VA location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Monitor security events and alerts using Splunk SIEM to identify suspicious activity across network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
  • Perform initial triage and investigation of alerts, following defined procedures to determine severity and required actions.
  • Respond to security incidents in accordance with established SLAs, ensuring timely escalation and proper handling.
  • Use ServiceNow to log, track, and document incidents, maintaining accurate records throughout the lifecycle.
  • Conduct basic threat research to stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker techniques.
  • Support incident analysis by identifying contributing factors and assisting with remediation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with security engineering, and threat hunting to resolve incidents and strengthen security controls.
  • Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks to ensure consistent incident response.
  • Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding incident status and actions taken.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficient understanding of SOC operations and the incident response lifecycle
  • Familiarity with SIEM tool Splunk.
  • Exposure to ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals, security principles, and log analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a 24x7 operational environment with strict SLA requirements
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Splunk certifications)
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts or frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in security monitoring or incident response environments
 
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