Security Operations Center Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Junior to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Responsibilities * Monitor SIEM, IDS/IPS, AESS, ACAS, firewall, endpoint, and other security telemetry to detect anomalous activity.
* Triage incoming phone calls, emails, and tickets; create and update incident cases with time-stamped notes and initial evidence.
* Apply SOPs for incident handling, WCF/FPA screening, and policy-driven responses; escalate events to Tier-2 with clear risk descriptions and supporting artifacts.
* Maintain incident lifecycle status, update tickets, and document containment steps and preliminary findings.
* Coordinate with SOC analysts, CIRT, RCC-ARNG, and state stakeholders to communicate event status and support situational awareness reporting.
* Perform basic log review and IOC validation; collect and preserve initial forensic artifacts for escalation.
* Follow escalation procedures and contribute to lessons learned and playbook refinements for frontline operations.#ENOCS Qualifications Qualifications * 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree
* Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
* Candidate must meet ONE of the following: * Relevant DoD/military training (examples: WCYBER200; 230-25D30 (CP); M09CVQ1; Cyber Defense Analyst (Basic) Playlist); OR
* Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CC; CEH; GFACT; GISF).
* Required experience and skills: * Minimum 0-2 years SOC, incident detection, or cybersecurity operations experience (entry/junior level).
* Familiarity with SIEM workflows, basic log analysis, and security tool outputs (EDR, IDS, ACAS).
* Ability to document incidents clearly, follow playbooks, and escalate with actionable context.
* Good communication skills for coordinating with analysts and external stakeholders; attention to detail for evidence handling.
* Desired: * Prior exposure to DoD/ARNG SOC operations, CDAP/CHAP contexts, or enterprise monitoring environments.
* Willingness to support shift work and on-call rotations; basic scripting or automation familiarity (PowerShell/Python) is a plus.#ENOCS Details Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.