Washington, DC (On-site) Full-Time | Proposal-Based / Contingent Upon Award
Overview Synertex is hiring a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, focusing on threat monitoring, detection, and response within a federal environment.
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and events across enterprise systems
Perform log analysis and threat detection using SIEM tools
Investigate and respond to security incidents
Develop and tune detection rules and queries (KQL, SPL)
Support incident response and reporting efforts
Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to improve detection capabilities
Required Qualifications
6+ years of SOC or cybersecurity analysis experience
Hands-on experience with:
SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic)
Log analysis and query writing (KQL, SPL)
Experience in federal or government cybersecurity environments
Strong analytical and incident response skills
GCIA OR GCIH OR CySA+ (active)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
OR equivalent hands-on experience with relevant certifications
Desired Qualifications
Experience with EDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender)