SOC Analyst II - Cybersecurity Defense Operations

CHAOS Industries United State
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Join CHAOS Industries' Security Operations team to monitor, investigate, and respond to cyber threats across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and collaboration environments. Perform security monitoring, incident response, tool administration, threat detection, and compliance support while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires 3-5+ years of cybersecurity experience, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for government security clearances.

Key Highlights
3-5+ years cybersecurity experience required
U.S. Citizen eligible for government facilities and clearances
SOC Analyst II role with $110,000-$160,000 base salary range
Experience with Microsoft GCC High, CrowdStrike, Azure Sentinel, and SIEM platforms
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and triage security alerts and events across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks
Investigate suspicious activity, indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, malware detections, and unauthorized access attempts
Escalate validated security incidents to senior analysts or engineering teams as appropriate
Support containment, remediation, and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents
Assist with root cause analysis and incident documentation
Support administration and monitoring of cybersecurity platforms including Microsoft GCC High, Crowdstrike, EDR/XDRs, PIM/PAM Tools, various SIEMs, and Azure Sentinel
Monitor endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) alerts and telemetry
Assist with tuning alerting rules and reducing false positives
Support vulnerability management and remediation tracking activities
Help maintain endpoint, identity, and cloud security configurations
Review logs and security telemetry from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud security platforms
Identify anomalous or malicious behavior patterns
Assist with development and improvement of detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures
Participate in threat hunting and proactive security monitoring initiatives
Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS requirements
Maintain accurate incident records, investigation notes, and operational documentation
Assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking
Follow established security procedures and escalation processes
Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and business teams to improve organizational security posture
Assist with phishing response and user security awareness efforts
Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and operational maturity
Technical Skills Required
Microsoft GCC High Crowdstrike EDR/XDR PIM/PAM Tools SIEM Azure Sentinel Windows Linux macOS cloud-based environments SIEM EDR/XDR phishing analysis log analysis PowerShell Python Bash MITRE ATT&CK framework NIST 800-171 CMMC CIS Controls ISO 27001 digital forensic process
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid by company
401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
FSA
HSA
life insurance
Free daily lunch
No meeting Fridays
unlimited PTO
casual dress code
competitive base salaries
generous pre-IPO stock option grants
relocation assistance
Nice to Have
Active Security Clearance
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or regulated technology environments
Familiarity with Microsoft GCC High environments
Familiarity with using AI and LLM tools within the SOC
Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common threat actor techniques
Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-900, Network+, or equivalent
Experience working in a 24/7 or operational security environment

Job Description


CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a SOC Analyst II to join our growing Security Operations team and help defend the organization against evolving cyber threats. This role will support day-to-day monitoring, triage, investigation, and response activities across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and collaboration environments.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career cybersecurity professional with a strong technical foundation, curiosity for threat analysis, and a desire to grow within a mission-focused defense technology environment. This individual will work closely with senior security engineers, IT, and infrastructure teams to identify suspicious activity, investigate alerts, and support the protection of sensitive company and government-related data.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about operational cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response
    • Monitor and triage security alerts and events across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks
    • Investigate suspicious activity, indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, malware detections, and unauthorized access attempts
    • Escalate validated security incidents to senior analysts or engineering teams as appropriate
    • Support containment, remediation, and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents
    • Assist with root cause analysis and incident documentation
  • Security Operations & Tool Administration
    • Support administration and monitoring of cybersecurity platforms including:
    • Microsoft GCC High
    • Crowdstrike and other EDR/XDRs
    • PIM/PAM Tools
    • Various SIEMs
    • Azure Sentinel
    • Monitor endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) alerts and telemetry
    • Assist with tuning alerting rules and reducing false positives
    • Support vulnerability management and remediation tracking activities
    • Help maintain endpoint, identity, and cloud security configurations
  • Threat Detection & Analysis
    • Review logs and security telemetry from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud security platforms
    • Identify anomalous or malicious behavior patterns
    • Assist with development and improvement of detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures
    • Participate in threat hunting and proactive security monitoring initiatives
  • Compliance & Documentation
    • Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS requirements
    • Maintain accurate incident records, investigation notes, and operational documentation
    • Assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking
    • Follow established security procedures and escalation processes
  • Security Awareness & Collaboration
    • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and business teams to improve organizational security posture
    • Assist with phishing response and user security awareness efforts
    • Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and operational maturity
Minimum Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or SOC operations
  • Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including networking, endpoint security, identity management, and incident response
  • Familiarity with security monitoring and alert triage processes
  • Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
  • Experience or exposure to enterprise security platforms such as:
  • Microsoft GCC High
  • Crowdstrike and other EDR/XDRs
  • App Allow/Block-listing tools
  • PIM/PAM Tools
  • Various SIEMs
  • Azure Sentinel
  • Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud-based environments
  • Basic understanding of SIEM, EDR/XDR, phishing analysis, and log analysis
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for government facilities and sensitive information
  • Ability to obtain additional security clearances as required by contract

Preferred Requirements

  • Active Security Clearance
  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or regulated technology environments
  • Familiarity with Microsoft GCC High environments
  • Familiarity with using AI and LLM tools within the SOC
  • Familiarity with monitoring AI and LLM tools
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
  • Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Familiarity with digital forensic process and chain of custody
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common threat actor techniques
  • Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-900, Network+, or equivalent
  • Experience working in a 24/7 or operational security environment preferred

Why CHAOS?

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
  • Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
  • Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.


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