Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ardent is a company dedicated to serving critical national security and defense priorities. They are seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and incident response activities across enterprise environments, ensuring timely detection and remediation of security threats.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events in a 24x7 SOC environment
- Perform initial triage and validation of alerts to determine severity and impact
- Conduct advanced alert investigation and analyze security events across identity, endpoint, and network telemetry
- Handle Tier I escalation workflows and support Tier II incident response activities
- Coordinate incident containment efforts and escalate complex incidents to Tier III as needed
- Monitor log ingestion pipelines and ensure data sources are functioning properly
- Document incidents, findings, and response actions in accordance with SOC procedures
- Contribute to daily reporting and provide accurate shift handoff documentation
- Identify trends, anomalies, and potential threats through continuous monitoring and analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incident resolution and improve detection capabilities
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity operations role
- Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response processes
- Strong understanding of alert triage, escalation procedures, and incident handling workflows
- Experience analyzing logs, alerts, and telemetry from identity, endpoint, and network systems
- Ability to work in a 24x7 operational environment, including shift-based coverage
- Must hold at least one of the following certifications or equivalent: GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or similar cybersecurity certification
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft security platforms
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS security)
- Familiarity with log ingestion pipelines and monitoring data health
- Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPM
- Experience supporting federal or regulated environments
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Flexible PTO
- Federal holidays off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development support
- Wellness stipends
- A culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability
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