Description
We are seeking a SOC Analyst to join our team at Workday Government. As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of security events.
You will analyze alerts generated by SIEM tools such as Splunk and other integrated security platforms, determine impact, and escalate when necessary. You will follow established playbooks and procedures while developing investigative skills and technical depth.
This role is ideal for someone early in their SOC career who demonstrates strong analytical thinking and a desire to grow in cybersecurity operations.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze alerts generated by SIEM tools such as Splunk and other integrated security platforms
- Determine impact and escalate when necessary
- Follow established playbooks and procedures while developing investigative skills and technical depth
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or related technical field
- Experience working with SIEM tools such as Splunk
- Understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to triage alerts and distinguish false positives from real threats
- Familiarity with common attack techniques such as phishing and malware
- Experience documenting investigations clearly and concisely
- Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn from senior analysts
- Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle
- Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
Pay Information:
- Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston
- Primary Location Base Pay Range: $130,200 USD - $195,400 USD
- Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $117,800 USD - $210,000 USD