SAIC

SOC Analyst

SAIC • $80K — $110K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, or nine years of experience without a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or ArcSight.
  • Proficient in analyzing logs and packet captures for threat analysis.
  • Familiar with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security systems.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor security incidents via SIEM systems, analyzing logs and alerts.
  • Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support during cybersecurity incidents, including triage and recovery.
  • Utilize cyber threat intelligence to refine detection and analysis methods.
  • Create detailed reports on incidents with mitigation recommendations.
  • Update runbooks and operational procedures for efficient processing.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our team. The SOC Analyst must work at: Arlington, VA.

Role Overview:
  • Proactively monitor and detect security incidents through Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including analysis of logs, alerts, and packet captures.
  • Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support during cybersecurity incidents by conducting initial triage, containment, eradication, and recovery actions as required.
  • Leverage cyber threat intelligence feeds to adapt detection and analysis techniques as well as provide recommendations and actively work to protect against known and emerging threats.
  • Create detailed technical reports on findings and impacts from incidents, providing clear mitigation recommendations. Maintain and update runbooks, operational procedures, and investigation documentation to ensure institutional knowledge and efficiency.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree and five (5) years' experience; Four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or ArcSight.
  • Proven ability to analyze logs, packet captures, and payloads for advanced threat analysis and forensic investigations.
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, etc.), firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
  • Familiarity with operating systems (Windows/Linux) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) from a cybersecurity perspective.

Desired Skills:
  • Expertise in developing automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages to improve threat detection, incident response, and reporting workflows.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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