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VISUAL SOFT, INC

Lead SOC Security Analyst - US Citizenship / 100% ONSITE

VISUAL SOFT, INC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Visual Soft, Inc is seeking qualified candidates to work on our efforts with a Prime for their end customer, a federal agency.

Position:

Lead SOC - Security Analyst - (US Citizenship is a MUST) - (4 days ONSITE and 1 day REMOTE at present, but it may go 100% ONSITE in the near future)

Location:

Washington, DC, next to Union Station metro

Compensation:

Based on certifications, education, and experience,

very competitive

Various Shifts available. SHIFT TIMINGS:

1st - M-F 7AM-3:30PM

2nd - M-F 3PM-11:30PM

Candidates willing to work in any shift (1 or 2) are highly desired at Tier 2/3 level and capable of managing 2 SOC analysts Job Description:

The Lead SOC Analyst is primarily responsible for monitoring and responding to alerts triggered in the SIEM tool or customer requests. They will investigate incidents using various tools, take immediate action, or recommend measures to safeguard the U.S. Courts systems. The analyst supports Tier 2/3 and reviews junior analyst requests for accuracy before completing event notations. Events requiring over 15 minutes of analysis are escalated to senior staff.

General Experience:

Prior or ongoing 4+ years of SOC experience is mandatory.

Please do not apply if you lack this professional experience.

Minimum of 4+ years experience in network intrusion detection, with skills in investigating network traffic, interpreting logs, and using Wireshark. Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and communicate findings clearly, both orally and in writing.

Specialized Experience:

Total IT experience of 6+ years, with 4+ years in intrusion detection analytics, working with logs and console events in areas such as Splunk, Snort IDS, PCAP, web server logs, and SIEM environments.

Years of Experience:

5+ years

Education:

High School diploma preferred; industry certifications like CEH or CISSP are desirable.

Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits:

Includes 3 weeks PTO (including sick leave), with unused PTO paid out at anniversary. 2 floating and 8 public holidays per year. Health and dental insurance are 50% covered by the company for full-time employees, effective after 30 days. Dependents can be added at additional cost. STD, LTD, and life insurance are provided at no cost. Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting after 90 days, as well as profit sharing without employee contributions.

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