Security Operations Analyst Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3

Overview

Zvolvant is seeking a highly skilled Tier 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / SOC Engineer to support its mission-critical cybersecurity operations. This role is responsible for advanced threat detection, incident response, and engineering support within a 24 / 7 SOC environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with security tools, and a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts and incidents escalated from Tier 1 analysts.
• Investigate, contain, and remediate cybersecurity threats using SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms.
• Develop and tune detection rules, correlation logic, and threat hunting queries.
• Collaborate with Tier 3 analysts and incident response teams to escalate and resolve complex threats.
• Maintain and optimize SOC tools including SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight, etc.), SOAR platforms, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Conduct forensic analysis and malware reverse engineering as needed.
• Support compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, 800-171, CMMC).
• Document incident response actions and contribute to after-action reports and lessons learned.
• Participate in tabletop exercises and red / blue team engagements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 analysts.

Required Qualifications

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