C3EL
Security Operations Analyst – Senior
Washington, DC · Senior · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 89 days ago
PythonPowerShellLinuxCybersecuritySIEMSOC OperationsIncident ResponseCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Job Title: Security Operations Analyst - Senior
- This role is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats while ensuring the protection of organizational systems and data.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
- Perform threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify emerging risks.
- Develop and maintain incident response procedures and playbooks.
- Document incidents, findings, and remediation actions in accordance with established processes.
- Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to improve security posture and response capabilities.
- C3EL is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support security operations in Washington, DC.
- The selected candidate will provide advanced analysis and incident response support, as well as guidance to junior analysts.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or threat analysis.
- Experience in security operations, incident response, or threat analysis.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) and security monitoring tools.
- Knowledge of common attack vectors, threat actors, and defensive techniques.
- Experience analyzing logs, network traffic, and endpoint activity.
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and basic networking concepts.
- Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
- Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
- Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
- Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Experience leading incident response efforts or mentoring junior analysts.
Skills
- Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM and other security tools to identify potential threats.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship is required
This listing is sourced directly from C3EL's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.