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Soni Resources

SOC Lead

Conshohocken, PA · On-site

$170K/yr

Previous experience in a SOC Lead, Senior SOC Analyst, Incident Response Lead, or comparable senior-level security role. * Demonstrated experience building or maturing SOC processes, procedures, and ...

Northern Technologies Group

SOC Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Escalate validated threats and incidents to senior SOC personnel while providing comprehensive technical analysis, supporting evidence, and recommended courses of action. * Document investigative ...

Northern Technologies Group

SOC Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Escalate validated threats and incidents to senior SOC personnel while providing comprehensive technical analysis, supporting evidence, and recommended courses of action. * Document investigative ...

BNY

Senior SOC Analyst- Tuesday- Saturday

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center team. This role can be in Pittsburgh PA or Lake Mary FL. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday. Key ...

Gridiron IT Solutions

SOC Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Senior SOC Analyst Location: Huntsville, AL Work Type: Onsite Remote Work: No Respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents and proactively prevent reoccurrence of these incidents. Apply leading ...

Koniag Services, Inc.

SOC Analyst

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ... Identifying, investigating, and escalating potential security threats to senior agency resources ...

kgs

SOC Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site

The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ... Identifying, investigating, and escalating potential security threats to senior agency resources ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr soc analyst in the United States is $102,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sr SOC Analyst?

A Sr SOC Analyst, or Senior Security Operations Center Analyst, is an experienced cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents within an organization's IT environment. They analyze security alerts, investigate threats, and coordinate incident response efforts. Additionally, Sr SOC Analysts mentor junior analysts, develop detection strategies, and help improve security processes to protect the organization's data and assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr SOC Analyst?

To thrive as a Sr SOC Analyst, you need advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, incident response, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Expertise with SIEM tools (like Splunk or QRadar), intrusion detection/prevention systems, and certifications such as CISSP or GCIA are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills. These skills are critical for quickly detecting, analyzing, and mitigating security threats to protect organizational assets and data.

What are some of the most common challenges a Sr SOC Analyst faces when responding to security incidents?

Sr SOC Analysts often encounter challenges such as rapidly evolving threat landscapes, distinguishing between real threats and false positives, and managing multiple incidents simultaneously. They must also ensure clear communication with other IT and business units to coordinate an effective response. Staying up-to-date with the latest security tools and maintaining documentation under pressure are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
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SOC Lead

Soni Resources

Conshohocken, PA • On-site

$170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

SOC Lead
Our client is seeking a hands-on SOC Lead to help build and mature its Security Operations Center. This role will oversee day-to-day SOC operations, strengthen detection and response capabilities, establish scalable security processes, and mentor a team of security analysts.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily SOC operations and serve as an escalation point for complex security incidents.
  • Develop and maintain SOC runbooks, playbooks, and incident response procedures.
  • Mentor SOC analysts and establish effective investigation and response practices.
  • Build, tune, and optimize SIEM detections while reducing false positives.
  • Lead threat hunting across SIEM, EDR, cloud telemetry, and threat intelligence sources.
  • Manage security incidents through triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and drive security remediation efforts.
  • Implement automation and SOAR capabilities to improve SOC efficiency and scalability.
  • Develop SOC metrics and reporting to measure operational performance and maturity.
  • Partner with security, IT, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to improve overall security operations.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, Threat Detection, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in a SOC Lead, Senior SOC Analyst, Incident Response Lead, or comparable senior-level security role.
  • Demonstrated experience building or maturing SOC processes, procedures, and operational frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, Splunk, or IBM QRadar.
  • Experience with EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or SentinelOne.
  • Strong background in detection engineering, alert tuning, threat hunting, and incident response.
  • Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation.
  • Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop security analysts.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security monitoring.
  • Experience implementing SOAR and security automation.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence programs.
  • Experience building or maturing SOC capabilities within small to mid-sized organizations.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CySA+, or Security+.

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a hands-on security operations professional who can balance technical incident response and detection expertise with leadership, process development, and team mentorship. This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and scaling a modern SOC environment.
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About Soni Resources

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Soni is a premier staffing & recruitment company that is disrupting the human capital management space. Headquartered in New York, Soni has presence in 23 markets across the United States. We support each professional relationship with a cutting-edge approach, industry-leading insights, and a human touch. We are trusted to help companies and individuals tackle their challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. We are minority-owned, and diversity & inclusion is in our DNA. We are committed to creating environments where people are empowered to be their authentic selves.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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