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VMD Corp

Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Seaside, CA · On-site

$94K - $127K/yr

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 ...

Xcelerate Solutions

Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Seaside, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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 ...

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Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Seaside, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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 ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

SOC Analyst II

Monterey, CA · On-site

$39 - $44/hr

As the SOC Analyst II, you will provide tier II cybersecurity support in a Security Operations ... Handle other tasks that tier II level of experience and talent can complete. * Design incident ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

SOC Analyst II

Monterey, CA

$39 - $44/hr

As the SOC Analyst II, you will provide tier II cybersecurity support in a Security Operations ... Handle other tasks that tier II level of experience and talent can complete. * Design incident ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

SOC Analyst I

Monterey, CA

$38.72 - $40/hr

... Level II or Higher OR have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. * Must hold at least one ... The SOC Analyst I will provide support Monday - Thursday, 6:45am - 5:15pm PST. AMERICAN SYSTEMS is ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

SOC Analyst I

Monterey, CA · On-site

$38.72 - $40/hr

... Level II or Higher OR have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. * Must hold at least one ... The SOC Analyst I will provide support Monday - Thursday, 6:45am - 5:15pm PST. Pay Transparency ...

VMD Corp

Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Seaside, CA · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Analyze endpoint, user-activity, and network-security alerts at the Tier 1 level and escalate ... Coordinate with Tier 2 analysts and other cybersecurity stakeholders to support timely ...

Doist

SOC Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Must Have*** 2-3 years as a SOC analyst or in a blue team / detection and response role.* Hands-on ... Strip a problem to physics-level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch.

3M HEALTHCARE

SOC Analyst

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

We are looking for a versatile SOC analyst to join the team and write, tune and respond to alerts ... Work with Engineering and IT on visibility coverage and detection Qualifications: * 2+ years ...

3M HEALTHCARE

SOC Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

We are looking for a versatile SOC analyst to join the team and write, tune and respond to alerts ... Work with Engineering and IT on visibility coverage and detection Qualifications: * 2+ years ...

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What is the difference between Level Two Soc Analyst vs Level One Soc Analyst?

AspectLevel Two Soc AnalystLevel One Soc Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Work EnvironmentAdvanced security operations center, handling complex incidentsEntry-level monitoring and alert analysis
ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing complex threats, escalating incidents, and guiding junior staffMonitoring alerts, initial incident detection, basic analysis

The main difference between a Level Two Soc Analyst and a Level One Soc Analyst lies in experience, responsibilities, and complexity of tasks. Level Two analysts handle more complex security incidents, require advanced certifications, and often guide Level One staff. Level One analysts focus on basic monitoring and alert analysis. Both roles are essential in a security operations team, but Level Two analysts bring deeper expertise and problem-solving skills.

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Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Seaside, CA • On-site

VMD Corp
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$94K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform advanced analysis of security events escalated from Tier 1 or identified through monitoring capabilities.

  • Correlate alerts and supporting data to determine scope and potential impact, and recommend or initiate actions.

  • Support incident triage, escalation, containment coordination, and evidence preservation in collaboration with the incident-response team.

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). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Clearance:  Active Secret

Location:  Alexandria, VA and Seaside, CA

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:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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