KeenLogic
Position Summary
Senior SOC Analyst & Incident Responder is a key member of the 24/7/365 Security Operations Center that serves as the escalation point for advanced investigations, incident response, and proactive threat hunting. This role conducts higher‑level analysis, performs deep forensic investigations, correlates multi‑source threat intelligence, and guides containment and remediation strategies across enterprise IT endpoints, cloud environments, and OT systems. The Senior SOC Analyst identifies and mitigates advanced threats, leverages frameworks such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework, mentors junior staff, refines SOC processes, and collaborates with engineers, threat intelligence, and forensics teams to enhance detection capabilities, incident response readiness, and deliver actionable security insights to leadership.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Master’s degree and 8 years or Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of experience
Documented work experience performing any combination of Information System Security, Security Assessment & Authorization, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, or Insider Threat
One of the following required: CBROPS, CFR, CompTIA: CySA+, Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, FITSP-O, SANS: GCFA, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CISSP (or associate), CCSP, CISA, SSCP, CND
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead advanced incident detection, investigation, and analysis efforts.
Apply MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks for adversary TTP identification.
Coordinate and direct complex incident response activities.
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify emerging risks.
Work with forensic teams to ensure proper forensic collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
Develop and enhance SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities.
Perform threat intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Mentor and train SOC analysts to improve investigative capabilities and analytical thought process.
Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen overall cybersecurity posture.
Maintain documentation and reporting for SOC operations.
Benefits This is a full‑time position offering Fortune 500‑level health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and life insurance. The onsite role is based in Merrifield, VA, with a daily schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Senior SOC Analyst & Incident Responder will join our team at the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of KeenLogic.
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Required Qualifications
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Master’s degree and 8 years or Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of experience
Documented work experience performing any combination of Information System Security, Security Assessment & Authorization, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, or Insider Threat
One of the following required: CBROPS, CFR, CompTIA: CySA+, Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, FITSP-O, SANS: GCFA, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CISSP (or associate), CCSP, CISA, SSCP, CND
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead advanced incident detection, investigation, and analysis efforts.
Apply MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks for adversary TTP identification.
Coordinate and direct complex incident response activities.
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify emerging risks.
Work with forensic teams to ensure proper forensic collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
Develop and enhance SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities.
Perform threat intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Mentor and train SOC analysts to improve investigative capabilities and analytical thought process.
Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen overall cybersecurity posture.
Maintain documentation and reporting for SOC operations.
Benefits This is a full‑time position offering Fortune 500‑level health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and life insurance. The onsite role is based in Merrifield, VA, with a daily schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Senior SOC Analyst & Incident Responder will join our team at the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of KeenLogic.
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