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Sr. SOC Analyst
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Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a
Sr. SOC Analyst
to support a DoD program based in
Newington, VA . This full‑time, fully onsite position is critical in safeguarding our network and assets, ensuring robust security measures and procedures are maintained. As an SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in incident response, threat hunting, and security analysis within a high‑stakes environment protecting substantial assets.
Lead complex security incident responses, from post‑breach analysis to threat actor identification, leveraging netflow, PCAP analysis, and security event logs to identify and mitigate lateral movements and escalations.
Demonstrate proficiency in writing and understanding Snort (or Defender) rules, with a strong capability in utilizing SIEM tools, specifically Splunk, for detailed incident analysis and resolution.
Engage in proactive threat hunting, leveraging network data, netflows, and PCAPs for detailed analysis, and employing log information analysis (sysmon, event ID, registry rights) to preemptively identify and neutralize threats.
Interacts with the team daily to deliver on the customer’s requirements.
Communicates with the team and other work centers to secure the customer’s cloud and on‑prem environments.
Able to work on a team that supports a mission‑focused customer with high expectations.
Triages and resolves events and incidents successfully defending the customer’s environments with multiple boundaries.
Utilizes technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and grit to solve challenging operational requirements.
Requirements
5+ years of SOC experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field
Security+ or equivalent certification
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Compensation
Salary Range: $130,000 – $165,000 (depending on experience)
Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (if required by law)
This job opens for applications on 12/17/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Splunk, Splunk SPL, Packet Capture, Wireshark, Network Forensics, Threat Hunting, SIEM, Malware Analysis, Log Analysis, EDR, Threat Intelligence, SOC, Vulnerability Assessment, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection and Response, Digital Forensics, Security Incident, Data Breach, APT, Insider Threat, Security Policies, Compliance Management, Security Architecture, Incident Handling, NSM, Security Awareness Training, Threat Mitigation, Forensic Investigation, Security Analytics.
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Sr. SOC Analyst
role at
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a
Sr. SOC Analyst
to support a DoD program based in
Newington, VA . This full‑time, fully onsite position is critical in safeguarding our network and assets, ensuring robust security measures and procedures are maintained. As an SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in incident response, threat hunting, and security analysis within a high‑stakes environment protecting substantial assets.
Lead complex security incident responses, from post‑breach analysis to threat actor identification, leveraging netflow, PCAP analysis, and security event logs to identify and mitigate lateral movements and escalations.
Demonstrate proficiency in writing and understanding Snort (or Defender) rules, with a strong capability in utilizing SIEM tools, specifically Splunk, for detailed incident analysis and resolution.
Engage in proactive threat hunting, leveraging network data, netflows, and PCAPs for detailed analysis, and employing log information analysis (sysmon, event ID, registry rights) to preemptively identify and neutralize threats.
Interacts with the team daily to deliver on the customer’s requirements.
Communicates with the team and other work centers to secure the customer’s cloud and on‑prem environments.
Able to work on a team that supports a mission‑focused customer with high expectations.
Triages and resolves events and incidents successfully defending the customer’s environments with multiple boundaries.
Utilizes technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and grit to solve challenging operational requirements.
Requirements
5+ years of SOC experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field
Security+ or equivalent certification
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Compensation
Salary Range: $130,000 – $165,000 (depending on experience)
Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (if required by law)
This job opens for applications on 12/17/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Splunk, Splunk SPL, Packet Capture, Wireshark, Network Forensics, Threat Hunting, SIEM, Malware Analysis, Log Analysis, EDR, Threat Intelligence, SOC, Vulnerability Assessment, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection and Response, Digital Forensics, Security Incident, Data Breach, APT, Insider Threat, Security Policies, Compliance Management, Security Architecture, Incident Handling, NSM, Security Awareness Training, Threat Mitigation, Forensic Investigation, Security Analytics.
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