Motion Recruitment
Senior Security Analyst- Hybrid 3 days onsite Washington D.C.
Motion Recruitment, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Senior Security Analyst- Hybrid 3 days onsite Washington D.C.
Arlington, Virginia
Hybrid
Contract
$55/hr - $65/hr
Senior Security Analyst
This company is a growing cyber security consulting firm seeking a
Senior Security Analyst
to join a mission-driven team supporting a high-visibility enterprise security program. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst with a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and mentoring junior SOC personnel. The Senior Analyst will lead complex investigations, conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis, and help refine SOC procedures and detection strategies.
The company is located in
Washington D.C. and will be a hybrid model of 3 days onsite a week.
What You Will Be Doing:
Lead end-to-end incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and remediation
Conduct proactive threat hunting and forensics to identify indicators of compromise
Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior analysts and SOC team members
Contribute to the development and refinement of detection rules, response procedures, and SOC documentation
Collaborate across teams to enhance threat visibility and security posture
Support after-hours SOC response on a rotating schedule
Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience in a SOC or incident response environment
Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, and threat hunting techniques
Strong understanding of network, host, and cloud-based attack surfaces
Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to SOC maturity
Relevant certifications preferred:
CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, CEH
Excellent communication skills-able to brief both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by:
Ashton Corbett
Arlington, Virginia
Hybrid
Contract
$55/hr - $65/hr
Senior Security Analyst
This company is a growing cyber security consulting firm seeking a
Senior Security Analyst
to join a mission-driven team supporting a high-visibility enterprise security program. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst with a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and mentoring junior SOC personnel. The Senior Analyst will lead complex investigations, conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis, and help refine SOC procedures and detection strategies.
The company is located in
Washington D.C. and will be a hybrid model of 3 days onsite a week.
What You Will Be Doing:
Lead end-to-end incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and remediation
Conduct proactive threat hunting and forensics to identify indicators of compromise
Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior analysts and SOC team members
Contribute to the development and refinement of detection rules, response procedures, and SOC documentation
Collaborate across teams to enhance threat visibility and security posture
Support after-hours SOC response on a rotating schedule
Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience in a SOC or incident response environment
Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, and threat hunting techniques
Strong understanding of network, host, and cloud-based attack surfaces
Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to SOC maturity
Relevant certifications preferred:
CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, CEH
Excellent communication skills-able to brief both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by:
Ashton Corbett