Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

The Team

UberEther is a leader in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and #ZeroTrust space. Our platform and expert services team enable government and commercial customers to have ultimate control over access to critical information. We are employee first, with outstanding benefits and a track record of upskilling and fostering growth. We're looking for employees who get excited about pioneering novel solutions to new, complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from various security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct initial triage and investigation of security incidents, escalating as necessary.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incident response and security monitoring.
• Support patch management processes, including coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely deployment of updates.
• Participate in routine security audits, assessments, and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain documentation related to security incidents, threat intelligence, and operational activities.
• Assist in the preparation of security reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices to enhance SOC operations.

Primary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and network security practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to document findings and communicate them clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be a United States citizen and must meet requirements and eligibility for a US secret clearance. 

Differentiators

• 2+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environment.
• Experience working in a government or regulated environment, with familiarity in frameworks such as NIST, FedRAMP, or CMMC.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
• Exposure to incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, and eradication.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and experience with cloud-based security tools.

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid position based out of our Sterling, VA office. This position is a 24X7 coverage so shifts will be days, night, and/or weekends with the shifts being rotating 4-10 hour days. 

Salary

The base salary range for this position is between $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience.  

Benefits

We understand the value of such people, reward them accordingly, and provide best-in-class benefits to support them and their family’s well-being. Full-time employees are eligible to receive top-notch Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability benefits as well as generous paid flex-time, education and technology reimbursement. This includes:

• 100% employer covered health care premiums
• 6% 401k match
• Education and professional development budget
• 25 PTO days per year, which increases with tenure
• Annual technology budget

Core Values

UberEther’s Core Values are a set of guiding principles that define our expectations of employees. Please be prepared to discuss these in your interview process and provide examples of where you have demonstrated these core values. See more at https://uberether.com/careers/. 

• Grow With Purpose
• Confident, Not Cocky
• The IT Factor
• Team Player
• Whole Authentic Self

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.