SOC Analyst 3
ECS is seeking a SOC Analyst 3 to work remotely . Salary Range: $100,000-$133,000 General Description of Benefits Overview Provide advanced monitoring, detection, and incident response within a federal energy sector Security Operations Center (SOC). Tier 3 analysts serve as escalation leads, supporting junior analysts and engaging directly in complex investigations to protect mission-critical systems. Core Responsibilities Lead incident investigations and coordinate detection, response, and reporting. Conduct log, endpoint, and network analysis to detect threats and anomalies. Correlate activity across SIEM, EDR, and SOC tools to identify attacks. Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts. Create and deliver incident reports, dashboards, and metrics. Support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, NIST, DOE CDM program). Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to strengthen defenses and improve processes. Qualifications U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy āLā security clearance or U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance with reciprocity. 4+ years of experience in SOC operations, threat detection, or incident response. Hands-on experience with SIEM and endpoint detection/response tools. Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to support 24Ć7 SOC operations (shift or on-call as required).