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 with 5 years experience, or 4 years experience in lieu of degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; must be a US citizen
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk or QRadar
  • Ability to analyze logs and packet captures for advanced threat analysis
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and cybersecurity tools
  • Familiarity with Windows/Linux operating systems and cloud platforms

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and detect security incidents through SIEM systems
  • Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support during cybersecurity incidents
  • Leverage cyber threat intelligence to enhance detection and analysis
  • Create detailed technical reports on incidents with mitigation recommendations
  • Maintain and update operational procedures and investigation documentation

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic cybersecurity environment
  • Opportunity to develop automation scripts for improved workflows
  • Access to security tools and technology
  • Engagement in proactive cybersecurity measures
  • Possibility of collaborating with a skilled team in Arlington, VA
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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