SOC Analyst

Junior SOC Analyst talent pool in Reston, focused on alert triage and a clear case record. This talent-pool listing is for a junior SOC Analyst based in Reston, United States. Day to day, the focus is alert triage and a clear case record. A typical stretch of time is spent taking an alert, gathering the facts, and escalating only with the evidence attached. Responsibilities - Own the alert queue so the senior analyst on the shift can see the alerts left unassigned without a separate explanation. - Every shift, bring the case timeline up to date and resolve a missing timestamp before the next cycle. - Write the evidence note in plain language and mention a screenshot with no context in the same note. - If the escalation brief stalls, say so the same day and state what you already did about an escalation with no ask. - Keep the false-positive log in the shared tracker, not in a personal folder. - Treat the shift handover as finished only after you have checked an open case. Requirements - Roughly 1 to 3 years of triaging security alerts that matches this soc analyst profile, or a shorter record with the same kind of finished work. - Practical skill with a ticketing system, logs, and a written case standard in soc analyst work, not a certificate alone. - Able to explain why an alert was closed or escalated to a colleague who was not in the room. - Careful with cases with no timeline; this is checked in review of soc analyst work. - For the soc analyst brief in Reston, use the working language of that assignment in United States. Nice to have - Shift handover is useful on soc analyst assignments in Reston, and it is not required. - People who have already done false-positive feedback can start this soc analyst brief with less coaching. - Log reading is a plus for soc analyst work based in Reston. Skills alert triage, log search, case notes, ticketing, shift handover, severity judgement, playbooks, written evidence Working conditions This is an on-site soc analyst listing in Reston, United States. Work happens at the assignment's premises. The usual week is Monday to Friday, on Eastern Time. Shifts can include nights, weekends, and public holidays. The pattern is stated on the assignment. Location The hiring base for this soc analyst listing is Reston, United States. English is the working language for this Reston brief. Qualified people are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. This is a talent-pool listing. Your profile will be reviewed and matched to employer openings that fit; submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or placement.