Security Operations Analyst (Senior)

Job Title

Security Operations Analyst (Senior)

Location

Washington, DC (Onsite)

Clearance

Public Trust (Required)

Overview

GES is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support daily cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis activities within a federal environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for threats, anomalies, and suspicious activity
• Analyze logs and alerts from security tools
• Execute incident response procedures
• Perform daily security analysis and reporting
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities
• Evaluate effectiveness of security operations and recommend improvements
• Support development of detection and response capabilities
• Maintain documentation and reporting for cybersecurity activities

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years (Senior Level)
• Experience with:
  • SIEM tools and log analysis
  • Incident response and threat detection
  • Continuous monitoring programs
• Understanding of:
  • Federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA)

Preferred Certifications

• Security+, CySA+, GCIA, or similar