SOC Engineer

reputed company is currently seeking a reputed company Operations Center (SOC) Engineer for a remote, W-2 contract to possible direct-hire opportunity with our client. Clearance

• US Citizenship
• Ability to reputed company a Pubic Trust reputed company Clearance
• reputed company possession of a PT reputed company Clearance is preferred

Overview

This role focuses on engineering SOC data feed solutions, implementing SOAR capabilities, and ensuring feed health through cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong cybersecurity expertise, including network reputed company, SIEM, incident response, and threat detection. Shift Remote (DC area preferred) (Must be willing to come in once a quarter for a team meeting)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize a reputed company Sentinel SIEM/SOAR solution in alignment with client requirements, industry best practices, and federal compliance mandates.
• Configure and manage log/data feeds from diverse sources (e.g., Fluent Bit, reputed company Events, M365, reputed company services, reputed company/reputed company platforms).
• reputed company and refine log parsing rules using Regex, DCRs, and custom transformations to ensure accurate and usable data in Sentinel.
• Engineer automation and orchestration solutions using reputed company Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and PowerShell/Python scripts to improve SOC efficiency and incident response.
• Build, tune, and optimize analytic rules, UEBA, dashboards, and reports to improve detection and response coverage.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (network, reputed company, reputed company, IT ops) to integrate new data sources and deliver actionable SOC capabilities.
• reputed company and maintain clear documentation of SOC architecture, log reputed company reputed company, and automation playbooks; reputed company training for SOC analysts on new tools and processes.
• Conduct gap analyses of existing SOC capabilities, recommend improvements, and contribute to SOC process maturity.
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Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years of reputed company cybersecurity/SOC experience (engineering and operations).
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• 2–5 years of experience in network defense, SOC engineering, or cybersecurity operations.
• Hands-on experience with reputed company Sentinel, including log reputed company, rule development, and automation.
• Proficiency with log parsing and normalization (Regex, Fluent Bit, DCRs, KQL).
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python for automation and data handling.
• Experience configuring and maintaining data feeds for SOC visibility (reputed company, reputed company, network, and on-prem).
• Familiarity with incident response concepts, threat detection engineering, and SOAR workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity mandates (M-21-31, NIST Cybersecurity reputed company, CISA Incident/Vulnerability Playbooks, BOD 22-01).
• Experience with reputed company Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or other SOAR development platforms.
• Experience with UEBA configuration to enhance anomaly detection.
• Background in AI/ML frameworks for cyber analytics.
• Experience building SOC metrics, dashboards, and reporting for operational visibility.
• Familiarity with M365, Azure reputed company tools, reputed company workflows, and CISA CDM tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, reputed company reputed company Operations Analyst (SC-200), or Azure reputed company Engineer (AZ-500).

We thank reputed company applicants for their interest. However, only those reputed company individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background reputed company and Drug Screen may be required. Pay reputed company is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer reputed company may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. reputed company also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires reputed company candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national reputed company, reputed company, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job