Security Operations Center Tier 3 Analyst

The Opportunity:

As a security operations center (SOC) analyst, you’re in the middle of the action, responding to and mitigating threats in real time. You’re the first line of cyber defense for your organization, and they look to you for guidance on best practices and security measures. We need a Tier 2 SOC Analyst like you to help us secure critical infrastructure from the constant onslaught of cyber-attacks for defense. 

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled SOC Tier 3 Analyst to join our SOC team. As a senior-level analyst, you will be responsible for handling advanced security incidents, performing deep forensic investigations, and leading threat-hunting activities. You will act as an escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing expert-level analysis and response to sophisticated cyber threats.

You’ll work with the team to understand, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly, restoring operations and limiting the impact. You’ll guide efforts to figure out just how many systems are affected and assist recovery efforts. You’ll combine threat intelligence, event data, and assessments from recent events, and identify patterns to understand attackers’ goals to stop them from succeeding. This is a great opportunity to hone your cybersecurity skills with hands-on experience in threat assessment and incident response.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the investigation, containment, and remediation of high-severity security incidents.
• Conduct deep-dive forensic analysis on compromised systems, malware, and network traffic.
• Perform proactive threat-hunting activities using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
• Collaborate closely with global IT, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to enhance system integrations and data flows within Elastic Stack.
• Develop advanced detection rules, correlation logic, and automation for threat detection and response.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for security incidents, tools, and methodologies.
• Work closely with threat intelligence teams to analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Conduct and participate in purple teaming exercises to test and improve security controls.
• Create and refine SOC playbooks, incident response procedures, and security policies.
• Mentor and train Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, enhancing their technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and risk teams to ensure alignment with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or ISO 27001.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or advanced cybersecurity role
• Experience in digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat intelligence
• Experience in scripting and automation such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, to improve detection and response
• Experience operating within globally distributed teams, accommodating multiple time zones and operational requirements
• Knowledge of attack frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain, advanced adversary tactics, and security tools, including SIEM such as Elastic, QRadar, Sentinel, EDR such as CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender, and IDS/IPS
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and respond to security incidents in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift-based environment as needed
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance 
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or IT
• IAT II or IAM III Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with penetration testing and red team methodologies
• Possession of strong analytical and leadership skills
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.