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Job Title: SOC Analyst
Location-Type: Remote – Cary, NC
Start Date Is: Oct 6, 2025 (or 2 weeks from offer)
Duration: 11 months
Compensation Range: $45.00–$55.00/hr W2
We are seeking a skilled and motivated SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations team. The SOC Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and responding to escalated security threats from our Managed SOC Service Provider (MSSP). This role is hands-on, technical, and ideal for someone with experience in security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis who is looking to grow in a maturing SOC environment.
Investigate and validate alerts escalated from security partners using SIEM, EDR, and other tools.
Execute containment and remediation steps for confirmed incidents; escalate to Tier 3 as needed.
Correlate network, endpoint, and cloud data to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) .
Fine-tune detection rules with engineering and Tier 3 to reduce false positives.
Document SOC workflows, runbooks, and incident handling processes.
Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and tools; recommend improvements to SOC capabilities.
2 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR) .
Knowledge of TCP/IP, Windows/Linux OS internals, and common attack vectors.
Familiarity with MITRE Telecommunication&CK , cyber kill chain, and threat modeling.
Analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication (written & verbal).
Security certifications such as Security , CySA , GCIH, GCIA (or equivalent).
Scripting/automation skills with Python or PowerShell .
Experience with cloud security monitoring (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
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