Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Job Title : Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Location : Dover, Delaware, 19901

Experience Required : 12+ Years

Employment Type : Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced SOC Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across the organization. You will work closely with internal IT teams, security engineers, and leadership to proactively identify risks and maintain a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and events across SIEM and other security tools.

Perform real-time analysis of security threats, incidents, and anomalies.

Investigate security events to determine severity, impact, and required response.

Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns.

Manage incident response processes from detection to resolution.

Create incident reports, documentation, and recommendations for prevention.

Work with internal teams to ensure security controls and policies are enforced.

Maintain and improve SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.

Perform log analysis, network traffic review, and malware analysis as needed.

Support audits, compliance processes, and risk assessments.

Collaborate with third-party security service providers and vendors.

Stay updated on cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and emerging attack methods.

Required Skills and Experience

12+ years of experience in cybersecurity or SOC operations.

Strong hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Sentinel, or similar.

Deep understanding of network security, firewalls, IPS / IDS, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.

Knowledge of common attack techniques, malware behavior, and threat analysis frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain).

Experience with incident response methodologies and digital forensics.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple incident priorities.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar.

Experience working in enterprise SOC environments, managed security services, or government environments.

Familiarity with scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.