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Tier Three Soc Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Required Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity analyst role. * Experience functioning as a Level 2 SOC Analyst with incident investigation and ...

They are seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor security incidents, conduct investigations, and document ... Tier 2 or incident responders. Qualifications : Required : • 1+ years of experience monitoring ...

SOC Analyst

Durham, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Analyst

Baltimore, MD

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$31.25 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role directs Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 analysts across a 24x7x365 coverage model, sets the shift schedule, and ensures the SOC has the people, procedures, and tools in place to triage alerts.

SOC Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role directs Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 analysts across a 24x7x365 coverage model, sets the shift schedule, and ensures the SOC has the people, procedures, and tools in place to triage alerts.

SOC Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role directs Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 analysts across a 24x7x365 coverage model, sets the shift schedule, and ensures the SOC has the people, procedures, and tools in place to triage alerts.

SOC Manager

Washington, DC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

This role directs Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 analysts across a 24x7x365 coverage model, sets the shift schedule, and ensures the SOC has the people, procedures, and tools in place to triage alerts.

Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst

Rockville, MD · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst Location: Rockville, MD Position Overview The Tier 3 ... This role operates at the core of the intelligence-driven SOC model, fusing multi-source data to ...

Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst

Rockville, MD · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst Location: Rockville, MD Position Overview The Tier 3 ... This role operates at the core of the intelligence-driven SOC model, fusing multi-source data to ...

SOC Analyst I

Monterey, CA · On-site

$38.72 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the SOC Analyst I, you will provide tier I cybersecurity support in a SOC environment by tracking and reporting cyber security threats, events, and incidents. You will be expected to perform ...

SOC Analyst

Durham, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Analyst

Denver, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Analyst

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$31.25 - $40.87/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site

$31 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

SOC Analyst

Denver, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain a Public Trust ... The SOC Analyst will monitor agency systems and daily log events to identify potential security ...

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How much do tier three soc analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for tier three soc analyst in the United States is $99,157.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tier Three Soc Analyst vs Tier Two Soc Analyst?

AspectTier Three Soc AnalystTier Two Soc Analyst
CertificationsSecurity+, CISSP, CEHSecurity+, CySA+, GSEC
Work EnvironmentAdvanced incident response, threat hunting, complex analysisMonitoring, initial incident triage, escalation
ResponsibilitiesHandling sophisticated threats, root cause analysis, threat huntingMonitoring alerts, initial investigation, escalation

The main difference between a Tier Three Soc Analyst and a Tier Two Soc Analyst lies in the complexity of tasks and experience level. Tier Three analysts handle advanced threat detection and incident response, often performing threat hunting and root cause analysis. In contrast, Tier Two analysts focus on monitoring alerts, initial investigations, and escalating issues. Both roles require security certifications, but Tier Three analysts typically possess more advanced credentials and experience.

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Infographic showing various Tier Three Soc Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,157 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

SOC Analyst (Tier 2) / Security Incident Investigator

CyberLinx Solutions LLC

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

CyberLinx Solutions, LLC is seeking a SOC Analyst (Tier 2) / Security Incident Investigator to join our Security Operations Center(SOC). This role is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations of security alerts escalated by Tier 1 analysts, identifying potential threats, validating security incidents, and coordinating containment activities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with SIEM tools, and the ability to perform forensic and log analysis to identify malicious activity.

Key Responsibilities Incident Investigation & Threat Analysis Perform detailed investigation and forensic analysis of security alerts and suspicious activities escalated from Tier 1 analysts. Correlate events across multiple security platforms, systems, and logs to determine the scope and severity of incidents. Validate, classify, and prioritize security incidents and potential threats.

Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and attacker behaviors. Conduct malware analysis and log analysis to determine attack methods and impact. Incident Response & Containment Coordinate with IT infrastructure, network, and endpoint teams to contain and remediate security incidents.

Recommend mitigation strategies and assist in threat containment. Support incident response procedures and escalation when necessary. Detection Engineering & SOC Improvement Develop and refine SIEM correlation rules and detection logic.

Tune existing security monitoring alerts to reduce false positives. Contribute to improving SOC detection capabilities and threat visibility. Daily Administration & Reporting Document incident investigations and response actions.

Perform root cause analysis and provide detailed incident reports. Provide detection tuning recommendations to improve monitoring effectiveness. Produce incident trend and threat analysis reports for security leadership.