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Schellman

Contract Senior Associate, SOC

Senior associates may supervise associates and/or senior associates when serving as a member of a project management team. There is no typical day for our SOC teams. While our lead focus is on SOC ...

Concentric

SOC Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20.50 - $25.25/hr

The SOC Operator is responsible for assisting personnel with all concerns that pertain to safety ... Associate's degree or 3 years of equivalent work experience in the Military, Law Enforcement ...

Concentric

SOC Operator

Seattle, WA

$20.50 - $25.25/hr

The SOC Operator is responsible for assisting personnel with all concerns that pertain to safety ... Associate's degree or 3 years of equivalent work experience in the Military, Law Enforcement ...

Concentric

SOC Operator

Seattle, WA

$20.50 - $25.25/hr

The SOC Operator is responsible for assisting personnel with all concerns that pertain to safety ... Associate's degree or 3 years of equivalent work experience in the Military, Law Enforcement ...

Concept Plus

SOC Analyst

About the role Concept Plus is seeking a SOC Analyst to support the Enterprise Cybersecurity ... Associate). * Compliant for CSSP Analyst within 6 months of hire (CEH, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate soc in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Associate SOC?

An Associate SOC, or Security Operations Center Associate, is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents within an organization's IT environment. They analyze security alerts, investigate potential threats, and escalate issues to senior security analysts when necessary. Associate SOCs play a crucial role in maintaining the organization's security posture by ensuring real-time detection and response to cyber threats. This position often serves as a starting point for a career in cybersecurity, offering hands-on experience with security tools and incident response processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Social Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Social Worker, you need a foundational knowledge of social work principles, a relevant degree (such as a BSW or MSW), and often state licensure or registration as an associate. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and knowledge of community resources is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience help you build trust with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective support services, ensuring ethical practice, and positively impacting client outcomes.

What is the difference between Associate Soc vs Security Analyst?

AspectAssociate SocSecurity Analyst
Required CertificationsCompTIA Security+, Network+CompTIA Security+, CISSP (preferred)
Work EnvironmentSecurity Operations Center (SOC), monitoring security alertsAnalyzing security data, incident response, threat detection
Employer & Industry UsageIT security teams, managed security service providersCorporate IT departments, cybersecurity firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Associate Soc typically focuses on monitoring security alerts within a SOC environment, often requiring certifications like Security+ or Network+. Security Analysts perform in-depth analysis, incident response, and threat detection, often with additional certifications like CISSP. While both roles support cybersecurity efforts, Associate Soc roles are more entry-level and operational, whereas Security Analysts handle more complex investigations and strategic security planning.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an Associate Social Worker?

As an Associate Social Worker, your daily tasks often include conducting client assessments, developing and implementing care plans, providing counseling or crisis intervention, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations. You may also be responsible for documenting case notes, attending supervision meetings, and facilitating referrals to external support services. Balancing direct client interaction with administrative duties is a key part of the role, and strong communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and client advocacy.
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Infographic showing various Associate Soc job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,327 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Contract Senior Associate, SOC

Schellman

Remote

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Schellman is a Top 50 CPA firm and a leading provider of attestation and compliance services. Our professional services focus on security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications. Schellman has become one of the largest cybersecurity assessment firms in the United States without providing any traditional accounting services. We are an accredited multi-framework ISO Certification Body for security, privacy, business continuity, and quality; a globally licensed PCI Qualified Security Assessor and a top provider to clients serving the federal DoD space as a leading FedRAMP 3PAO and the first assessment firm authorized as a CMMC C3PAO. Our specialty and expertise remain in providing best in class Cybersecurity and IT Audits and Attestations. Our culture, approach with clients, and dedication to our values has led us to consistently be a Great Places to Work certified company and rated as a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work. We deeply appreciate our employees, as shown by our first core value - People Come First. This is demonstrated in our culture, benefits, and how we handle business. Come see what makes Schellman special!
Senior associates are primarily responsible for hands-on project execution. Experienced senior associates have, or are working towards, specialization in one or more service lines and are assigned to projects accordingly. Senior associates are assigned to a specific service delivery principal. Additionally, senior associate's daily activities are closely supervised by the management teams of their assigned projects. Senior associates may supervise associates and/or senior associates when serving as a member of a project management team.
There is no typical day for our SOC teams. While our lead focus is on SOC examinations, our clients also rely on us to perform multiple types of attestations similar to SOC across a variety of network, application, or cloud environments. The benefit of being exposed to so many different situations is that you are constantly building your knowledge base and skill set while keeping up with the latest technologies. Our teams are mostly remote (yet extremely collaborative) and work together to utilize their unique backgrounds and experience to provide the high level of quality service that our clients have come to expect.
A Senior Associate will hold the following roles and responsibilities as part of their role:
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Schellman Methodology

  • Serve as a guide to Associates and peers through information sharing, support, and thought leadership.

  • Successfully run a project from fieldwork through completion including the following: Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete all assigned testing, workpaper documentation, testing exception documentation, draft report creation, and management representation letter preparation

  • Understand and demonstrate ability to speak to Schellman's service lines at a high level and their leaders

  • Demonstrate proficiency of SOC 1 ITGCs and each Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy SOC 2 criteria

  • Demonstrate understanding of Principal Service Commitments and System Requirements (PSCRs) and how they impact scope of a SOC 2

  • Demonstrate the ability to derive PSCRs through client documentation and interviews

  • Know all four report opinion outcomes and ability to draft modified opinions

  • Demonstrate ability to identify if exception(s) would potentially yield a qualified opinion

  • Demonstrate self-organization, consistently and proactively look ahead to future projects, and prepare accordingly

  • Accurately manage and report time worked to each project / initiative

  • Define a clear communication strategy with the project manager to ensure any testing delays, disclosures, etc. are discussed timely

  • All Associate level roles and responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Complying with Schellman's code of ethics and professional conduct, methodologies, policies, and procedures

  • Adhering to the professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)

  • Promoting Schellman's company culture and exemplifying Schellman's values

  • Establishing high quality relationships and rapport with client personnel

  • Managing client expectations to ensure expectations are exceeded

  • Completing assigned duties in a timely manner and with a high attention to detail

  • Collaborating with fellow project team members in a productive and timely manner throughout the life cycle of each project

  • Adhering to project schedules and keeping fellow project team members apprised of the progress of assigned tasks

  • Escalating issues internally in a proper and timely manner

  • Using discretion and decorum in the timing, form, and content of all client communications

  • Booking travel reservations in a timely manner and in accordance with Schellman's travel and expense policies and procedures

  • Performing the essential functions of other service delivery positions when qualified and called upon to do so

  • Attending project kick-off and closing meetings

  • Executing assigned testing procedures, performing detailed analysis, reaching conclusions, documenting results in accordance with company standards, and suggesting ideas for improvements, where applicable

  • Drafting project deliverables

  • Serving as a contact for clients' basic questions regarding an engagement

  • Developing an expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)

  • Contributing to Schellman's thought leadership (e.g., articles, webinars, public speaking, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of Schellman's services, methodology, and relevant professional standards

  • Requisite knowledge of applicable technology and security domains

  • High level of attention to detail and quality of work product

  • Client service oriented

  • Excellent time management, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work on-site or remotely as a valuable contributor to a collaborative team

  • Capable of simultaneously managing assigned tasks for multiple projects

  • Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Schellman's service delivery applications

  • Full understanding and application of ethics, independence and Schellman's values

Education, Work Experience and Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

  • 2+ years of related professional services experience in information security auditing, assessment, consulting or compliance, focused on ITGC or SOC controls

  • Ability to work well independently, within a team and with clients as well as travel ~10-20% (M-Th)

  • Maintains (preferred) or working towards obtaining least one certification relevant to Schellman's services (i.e. CPA, CCSK or CISA)

Schellman is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; therefore, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Schellman uses E-Verify in our hiring process.
At Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements. Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are also highly valued and therefore we require some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings. Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs.

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