Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Job Title: Senior SOC Analyst

Location: 100% Remote (US)

Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire (as applicable)

Job Summary

The Senior SOC Analyst will provide advanced security monitoring, incident response, and investigation support within a 24x7 Security Operations Center. This role requires strong foundational knowledge of networking, firewalls, and operating systems, with hands-on experience using Zscaler, EDR (Cortex), SIEM platforms, and cloud security controls. The analyst will lead shift operations, mentor junior team members, and support threat detection, investigation, and response activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–6 years of hands-on experience in a SOC or related cybersecurity role.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, FTP, NTP).
• Knowledge of firewalls and network security concepts (hands-on administration not required).
• Zscaler experience, including implementation of Zscaler Deception Technology.
• EDR experience, preferably Palo Alto Cortex, including investigation and cleanup/remediation.
• SIEM and log analysis experience.
• Experience handling phishing investigations.
• Azure security and compliance experience, including investigation and validation against best practices.
• Experience with or ability to support implementation of Picus Security.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems (macOS a plus).
• PowerShell scripting experience.
• Excellent investigation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, GIAC, GCIH, GNFA, GDAT, or equivalent.
• Experience working in regulated or enterprise security environments.
• College degree preferred.