SOC Analyst

About the Opportunity:

The organization is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the Information Security and Privacy Services contract. This role focuses on real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for CMS systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance with CMS ARS 5.0, FISMA, and Zero Trust Architecture principles.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events, alerts, and indicators of compromise using SIEM tools and dashboards

• Conduct initial triage, correlation, and escalation of security incidents and anomalies

• Support incident response and resolution with cybersecurity leads and CMS stakeholders

• Perform log and network traffic analysis to identify unusual behavior or threats

• Document incident findings and create after-action reports per CMS and FISMA requirements

• Collaborate with CDM, PAM, and threat intelligence teams to improve alerting and detection

• Ensure compliance with CMS ARS 5.0, NIST 800-53 controls, and SOC procedures

• Stay current on threats and vulnerabilities impacting federal healthcare infrastructure

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in SOC, cybersecurity operations, or threat monitoring

• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight

• Knowledge of incident response procedures, log analysis, and attack indicators

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and ARS 5.0 frameworks

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Preferred: Experience with CMS, HHS, or federal cybersecurity programs

• Preferred: Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GCIA

• Preferred: Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and CDM integration

• Preferred: Experience with incident ticketing systems and security playbooks

• Preferred: Exposure to network, host, and application-level monitoring

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00

• Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, business needs, and applicable laws

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