Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Role Summary
The CIOCC Tier 1 Analyst monitors and analyzes security events and incidents to support timely detection, investigation, and escalation. This role operates within a security operations environment, responding to alerts originating from SIEM, firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and network access control systems. The analyst will help ensure incident handling processes are followed while maintaining clear, accurate documentation. This is a hybrid on-site role requiring active presence at the assigned office location.

Responsibilities 

• Analyze and respond to security events and incidents from SIEM and related data sources
• Monitor alert activity across security tools, including firewall, IDS, IPS, endpoint security, and NAC
• Conduct initial triage to determine severity, potential impact, and appropriate next steps
• Investigate alerts using log data and available security telemetry
• Perform incident documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Escalate suspected security incidents to higher-tier analysts or appropriate teams
• Validate event context by correlating information across multiple security systems
• Support investigations using packet capture and analysis when required
• Identify patterns and trends in recurring alerts to improve handling efficiency
• Assist with maintaining operational readiness of security monitoring workflows

Qualifications 

• 1–3 years of security operations center (SOC) experience or recent college graduate with industry certifications
• Experience working with operating systems including Windows and Linux/UNIX in a functional capacity
• Ability to communicate technical details clearly through written and verbal communication
• Experience with Splunk or a comparable SIEM tool
• Knowledge of IDS log analysis and related detection/alerting concepts
• Familiarity with packet capture tools and basic analysis techniques
• Understanding of well-known protocols and services such as FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, and other relevant services
• Availability for second shift (12:00–22:00) or third shift (20:00–06:00), based on staffing needs
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required. 

Publishing Pay Range: $27.00 - $32.00 hourly
This is a hybrid on-site role requiring active presence at the assigned office location.