Sr. Security Operations Analyst (SOC Analyst)

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite with limited remote)
Clearance: Public Trust (required)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Connexus Hub is hiring a Senior SOC Analyst to support daily cybersecurity monitoring, analysis, and incident response activities in a federal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform real-time monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts
• Analyze logs from SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring tools
• Execute incident response procedures and escalate threats
• Conduct threat hunting and vulnerability analysis
• Develop and maintain daily security monitoring checklists
• Support continuous monitoring and reporting activities
• Recommend improvements to detection and response capabilities

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years in SOC / cybersecurity analysis
• Experience with:
  • SIEM tools
  • Log analysis and alert triage
  • Incident response workflows
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Security+, CEH, GCIA, or similar
• Experience in federal environments
• Knowledge of automation tools (SOAR)