Senior SOC Operations Analyst (Watch-Floor)

Senior SOC Operations Analyst (Watch-Floor)Huntsville, AL | 100% Onsite | Full-Time | Salary: $100,000 — $140,000Active Top Secret Clearance RequiredA leading government-focused technology contractor is seeking Senior SOC Operations Analysts to join a high-performing cyber defense team supporting a large enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.This is a fully onsite role in Huntsville, Alabama. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible to sit for a CI Polygraph.Position Overview The Senior SOC Analyst will monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats within a large-scale enterprise SOC environment. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and deep familiarity with incident response, intrusion analysis, and forensic investigation.This position supports real-time cyber defense operations and deployable Incident Response Teams.Key Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise networks for security incidents and suspicious activity

• Investigate security breaches and cybersecurity events

• Conduct intrusion analysis and confirm indicators of compromise

• Create forensically sound duplicates of affected systems/files

• Perform dynamic analysis including timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis

• Decrypt data and provide technical summaries

• Document incidents and assess impact

• Identify vulnerabilities through testing and analysis

• Support penetration testing and remediation efforts

• Implement and recommend IT security best practices

• Support real-time cyber defense and incident response operations

Requirements Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance

• Willingness and eligibility to sit for CI Polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)

• 8+ years of overall cybersecurity experience

• Strong experience in SOC environments

• Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel

• GIAC certifications such as:

• GCIH

• GCFA

• GCIA

• GNFA

• GMON

Benefits Shift AvailabilityTwo openings available:
Wednesday — Saturday | 12:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Sunday — Wednesday | 6:00 AM — 4:00 PMCompensation & Benefits Salary range: $100,000 — $140,000
Relocation assistance available (up to $10,000)
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, paid time off, and holiday pay

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