Tier one SOC Analyst

Job ID: 2615666
Location: Remote Work, TN, United States
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cyber Ops Center Support
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Description

SAIC is looking for a SOC 1 analyst. This role will Provide 24x7 monitoring and analysis of Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) events to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities. This position will have rotating shifts every 5 months. Candidates must be able to work all 5 shifts as needed. This role can be worked 100% remotely within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Triage events and perform follow-up investigation(s) to identify security incidents.
• Log security incidents using an Information Technology (IT) ticketing system.
• Manage security incidents throughout their lifecycle.
• Coordinate with other technical teams to investigate, document, and resolve issues.
• Make recommendations to members of the leadership team in order to improve the SIEM through tuning and updates.
• Utilize threat intelligence sources and analyze events to identify threats and risks.
• Provide support for routine reporting.
• Support ad-hoc data and investigation requests.
• Conduct security scans as directed using established processes.
• Monitor and maintain communications for the SOC using contract specific communication methods.
• Escalate complex incidents to the SOC Lead or Tier 2 Analyst per contract requirements.
• Maintain documented SOC Service Line Agreements (SLA) for security alert monitoring.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) calls when required by Tier 2 and Tier 3 staff.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and 6 years of experience. Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience.
• Security+ certification is required.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
• Ability to work a rotating shift every 5 months.
• Experience providing 24x7 monitoring and analysis of SIEM.
• Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Strong documentation and auditing skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Networking knowledge equivalent to Net+ or CCNA is a plus.
• Experience with SIEM software and GenAI prompting preferred.
• Acquaintance with, and understanding of, practical application of HIPAA, FERPA, PIA, CJIS, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and others, as they may apply to the security and protection of customer, constituent and corporate data.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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