HUD - Tier 1 SOC Analyst

cFocus Software seeks a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity operations, or IT security role.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), EDR tools, and log analysis.
• Understanding of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Familiarity with incident response lifecycle and security monitoring processes.

Duties:

• Perform continuous security monitoring of network, endpoint, and cloud environments in a 24/7/365 SOC.
• Analyze and triage security alerts generated from SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security tools.
• Identify potential security incidents including malware, phishing, unauthorized access, and anomalous behavior.
• Execute initial incident response procedures and escalate incidents to Tier 2/3 analysts as required.
• Monitor and analyze security logs, events, and alerts for suspicious activity.
• Support threat detection and response activities using threat intelligence and analytics.
• Assist with vulnerability monitoring, including tracking Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) and vulnerability disclosures.
• Document all incidents, findings, and actions taken in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Support log aggregation, correlation, and analysis activities.
• Assist with dark web monitoring and indicator tracking as directed.
• Participate in shift handoffs and maintain situational awareness across SOC operations.
• Follow established SOPs, playbooks, and incident response procedures.
• Support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and policies.

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