Senior SOC Analyst

At phia we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients.
We are seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support cyber defense operations at a large Federal agency. This senior position is broadly supporting multiple functions of a comprehensive Security Operations Center (SOC) including monitoring & analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and cyber threat hunting. While this opportunity is contingent upon contract award, we would like to talk soon! Hybrid flexibility within the DMV (DC/MD/VA) Metro area.

What You'll Do

• Provide senior-level expertise, technical depth, and wisdom gained from years of hands-on experience immersed in cyber operations and analysis in support of full-spectrum Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
• Act as liaison between SOC teams, sub-component organizations, and external partners.
• Provide cyber hunt services to proactively detect, isolate, and neutralize advanced threats.
• Continuously build, adapt, enhance, and optimize processes and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and direction to other analysts.
• Coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring thorough investigation and remediation, and maintain communication with stakeholders

• Provide senior-level technical leadership and direct execution of mission functions in the areas of:

• SOC monitoring and analysis (IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, etc.)
• Vulnerability Assessment (scanning, analysis, mitigation/remediation, reporting, etc.)
• Incident Response
• Cyber Threat Hunting

Education + Experience

• 21 years of relevant experience, or
• AA/AS + 19 years of relevant experience, or
• BA/BS + 17 years of relevant experience, or
• MA/MS + 15 years of relevant experience
•  Proven experience in SOC environments
• Expertise in SOC monitoring/detection/analysis, vulnerability assessment & analysis, incident response, and cyber hunt activities.
• Proficient in using IDS/IPS/EDR analysis and tuning, SIEM integration and optimization, and incident response processes and investigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to express technical concepts and operational details in relevant ways to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, follow defined processes, and adapt to dynamic operational needs

Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to achieve Public Trust or higher

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• CompTIA Security+
• EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
• Certified SOC Manager (CSM)
• Splunk Core Certified User (Splunk Core CU) / Certified Power User (Splunk CPU)

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Who You Are·         A proactive problem solver that appreciates the challenges of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.·         Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to learn and advance your career.·         An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.·         Customer service oriented and mission focused.·         Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
If your experience and qualifications aren’t a match for this position, you will remain in our database for consideration for future opportunities that may be a better fit.
Who We Arephia, LLC is a Northern Virginia-based, 8a certified small business established in 2011 with a focus in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, and Information Assurance/Security. we proudly support various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.·         phia values work-life balance and offers the following benefits to full-time employees:·         Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and vision·         Short Term & Long-Term Disability·         401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match·         Tuition and Professional Development Assistance·         Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.