Lead Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Agile Defense

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor SOC teams.
  • Strong familiarity with incident response processes and best practices.
  • Experience with SIEM tools and threat intelligence analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate the entire cybersecurity incident response lifecycle.
  • Analyze and prioritize escalated security incidents from Tier 1 analysts.
  • Create and update incident response playbooks and SOPs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during incident response activities.
  • Collect and interpret threat intelligence to identify potential threats.
  • Communicate threat intelligence findings for improved preparedness.
  • Use forensic tools for evidence collection and preservation.

Benefits

  • Health and Life Insurance options.
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
  • Short-term and long-term Disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with company contributions.
  • Learning and Development opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Requisition #: 1763

Job Title: Lead Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Location: On-Site, Washington, D.C.

Job Description

We are looking for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst that can lead the team. They must be able to provide: incident response process, threat intelligence review, incident investigation and reporting. The Tier 2 team is inherently responsible for the clients Cybersecurity Incident Response Capability(CSIRC) and Privacy incidents response.

Education and Background

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT related disciplines

Years of Experience

5 years

Required Skills

  • Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end cybersecurity incident response lifecycle, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
  • Analyze and prioritize security incidents escalated from Tier 1 SOC analysts, ensuring timely and effective response to mitigate risks.
  • Create, update, and maintain incident response playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency in handling incidents.
  • Coordinate Response Activities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, legal, compliance, and external stakeholders) during incident response to ensure alignment and effective resolution.
  • Collect, review, and interpret threat intelligence from internal and external sources (e.g., open-source intelligence, commercial feeds, or industry reports) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Communicate relevant threat intelligence findings to Tier 1 and Tier 3 teams, as well as other stakeholders, to improve situational awareness and preparedness.
  • Use forensic tools and techniques to collect and preserve evidence, ensuring chain of custody for potential legal or regulatory purposes.
  • Leverage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and other tools to correlate events and identify patterns of malicious activity.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the organization's Cybersecurity Incident Response Capability, ensuring the team is prepared to handle incidents effectively.
  • Guide and mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing training on incident response techniques, tools, and best practices.
  • Continuously assess and enhance the CSIRC's capabilities, including tools, processes, and team readiness, to address evolving threats.
  • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)


Working Conditions

On-site in Washington D.C. 4/5 times a week.

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.

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