Job Title: Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Location: North Phoenix, AZ (100% Onsite – I-17 & Greenway)
Duration: 12 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support a high-impact Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. This role focuses on real-time threat detection, incident response, and cyber defense operations, ensuring the security and integrity of enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic to detect anomalous activity and cyber threats
- Perform incident triage, investigation, and response across network, endpoint, and identity systems
- Conduct system and network forensics to identify, contain, and remediate threats
- Generate detailed incident reports and perform cyber threat trend analysis
- Identify attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and reconstruct attack scenarios
- Coordinate with cyber defense teams to validate alerts and respond to incidents
- Proactively identify risks and distribute enterprise-wide security alerts
- Monitor and validate security patches, fixes, and system updates
- Perform security reviews and recommend improvements to mitigate vulnerabilities
- Document and communicate incident status, impact, and resolution actions
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment
- Strong understanding of IT systems and cybersecurity principles
- Hands-on experience with:
- Security monitoring tools (SIEM, logs, endpoint, network)
- Incident response and alert triage
- Ability to prioritize and respond under pressure in a real-time environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Key Competencies
- Threat detection & incident response
- Network traffic analysis & forensics
- Vulnerability identification & mitigation
- Attention to detail and rapid decision-making
- Customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills
Work Environment
- 100% onsite SOC environment in North Phoenix
- Swing shift coverage including weekends
- Fast-paced, mission-critical cybersecurity operations setting
