About the RoleThis role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). The SOC Analyst is responsible for 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of security events. You will analyze alerts generated by SIEM tools such as Splunk and other integrated security platforms, determine impact, and escalate when necessary.
You will follow established playbooks and procedures while developing investigative skills and technical depth. This role is ideal for someone early in their SOC career who demonstrates strong analytical thinking and a desire to grow in cybersecurity operations.
May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) areaAbout YouThis role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferredBasic Qualification
- 2+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or related technical field
- Experience working with SIEM tools such as Splunk
- Understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience
Other Qualifications
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to triage alerts and distinguish false positives from real threats
- Familiarity with common attack techniques such as phishing and malware
- Experience documenting investigations clearly and concisely
- Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn from senior analysts
- Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle
- Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level Il certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $130,200 USD - $195,400 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $117,800 USD - $210,000 USD
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