SOC Analyst

Contract-to-Hire

Hybrid - 4x/week onsite in Pittsburgh, Lake Mary (FL), New York City, or Washington DC

Our client is looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join a Cyber Operations team, focused on real-time monitoring, alert analysis, and threat triage within a large enterprise environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigative, analysis-driven work and thrives in a fast-paced security operations setting.

Location & Schedule:

Standard shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Typical schedules: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday

What You’ll Do:

Monitor security alerts and events in a 24x7 SOC environment using tools like Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and CrowdStrike
Analyze alerts from dashboards, investigate suspicious activity, and determine appropriate response actions
Triage and manage security incidents, including phishing and suspicious email analysis
Open, document, and manage cases—escalating as needed and driving through to resolution
Handle a high volume of alerts (typically 100–300/month depending on coverage area) with an expectation of consistent throughput (~1 case every 30 minutes)
Collaborate with senior analysts and shift leads to ensure proper prioritization and response
Contribute to maintaining operational readiness and improving detection and response processes

What You Bring:

6+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment
Strong focus on alert analysis, triage, and investigative work (vs. purely engineering/technical builds)
Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and/or CrowdStrike
Experience working in a high-volume alert environment with the ability to prioritize effectively
Solid understanding of security monitoring, threat detection, and escalation workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple investigations simultaneously

Nice to Have:

Experience in enterprise-scale security operations
Familiarity with phishing analysis and email security investigations

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing SOC team, gain exposure to a wide range of security events, and play a key role in protecting enterprise systems through hands-on investigation and analysis.

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