5 years of experience in cybersecurity or related areas.
Active U.S. Secret clearance required.
Experience with COTS security-analysis tools.
Intermediate knowledge of information assurance principles.
Responsibilities
Perform advanced analysis of escalated security events.
Correlate alerts and assess potential impacts.
Support incident triage and evidence preservation.
Document actions and conclusions in approved systems.
Contribute to SOC event reporting and process improvements.
Enhance detection quality in a 24x7 SOC environment.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic cybersecurity environment.
Engagement with a collaborative incident-response team.
Access to advanced security-analysis tools.
Potential for professional development and knowledge transfer.
Full Job Description
Description
Tier 2 SOC Analyst
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R).
Clearance: Active Secret
Location: Alexandria, VA
Responsibilities
Perform advanced analysis of security events escalated from Tier 1 or identified through endpoint, user-activity, network, and other monitoring capabilities.
Correlate alerts and supporting data, determine scope and potential impact, and recommend or initiate actions under approved procedures.
Support incident triage, escalation, containment coordination, and evidence preservation in collaboration with the incident-response team.
Document analysis, actions, and conclusions in Government-approved systems and contribute to SOC event reporting.
Support tuning, process improvement, and knowledge transfer that improve detection quality and analyst effectiveness in the 24x7 SOC environment.
Apply intermediate information-assurance expertise in approved COTS security-analysis tools, mitigation and compliance checking, security testing, and Tier 2 troubleshooting.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of experience.
Must be U.S. Citizen
A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.
Compensation Range:
The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,000 to $127,000 annually.
About XCelerate Solutions
XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
