Position Summary OMG Federal is proactively identifying talented professionals who embody our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to service. This position is not currently funded but is expected as part of upcoming program requirements. Candidates will be notified as funding and hiring timelines are confirmed. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
We are currently seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support cybersecurity operations within a federal environment in Washington, DC. This role is focused on continuous monitoring, alert triage, and incident response execution to protect mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, hands-on SOC experience, and familiarity with federal cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities - Perform continuous monitoring of security events and alerts across enterprise systems
- Analyze and triage alerts from SIEM and threat detection tools to determine severity and impact
- Execute incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions
- Conduct detailed log analysis to identify suspicious activity and indicators of compromise
- Escalate and document security incidents in accordance with established procedures
- Support development and refinement of detection rules, alerts, and use cases within SIEM platforms
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and leadership to strengthen defensive capabilities
- Maintain accurate and detailed incident records, reports, and documentation
- Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices
- Participate in shift-based operations as required to support 24/7 monitoring environments
Minimum Qualifications - A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field is preferred; A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Six plus (6+) years of experience in security operations, SOC analysis, or incident response in a federal agency is required
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst Certification)
- Hands-on experience with:
- SIEM platforms and alerting systems
- Log analysis across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
- Threat detection and monitoring tools
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Daily cyber monitoring and alert triage
- Incident response execution within a structured environment
- Supporting cybersecurity operations in a federal environment
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat vectors, and attack methodologies
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and respond to security incidents under pressure
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- An active Public Trust or had one in a recent position
- Requires US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA)
- Familiarity with ticketing systems and SOC workflows
- Exposure to cloud security monitoring (e.g., Azure, AWS)
- Experience in 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environments
Work Environment & Schedule - Full-time, on-site role based in Washington DC.
- Travel may be required based on project and stakeholder needs.
