Cyber Defense - SOC Analyst (US Federal)

Location: Reston, Virginia, United States; may require onsite work at client locations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Flex Work requires at least 50% of each quarter in the office or field.

Annual base salary: $130,200–$195,400 for the primary location; $117,800–$210,000 for additional U.S. locations.

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 enterprise cloud and AI platform for managing people, money, and government operations.

What you will do

• Monitor security events 24x7 and triage alerts from Splunk and integrated security platforms.
• Investigate security events, assess potential impact, and escalate incidents when necessary.
• Follow established security operations playbooks and procedures while developing investigative and technical depth.
• Document investigations clearly and concisely and contribute to incident response activities.

Requirements

• Must be a native or naturalized United States citizen because the role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts.
• 2+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to distinguish false positives from real threats.
• Familiarity with phishing and malware, clear investigation documentation, teamwork, willingness to learn from senior analysts, and a basic understanding of the incident response lifecycle.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; the role may require TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with at least IAT Level II certification, a current Computing Environment credential, and one approved specialty certification such as CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, or CASP+.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting the modernization of U.S. federal agencies.
• Collaborative environment focused on integrity, accountability, long-term development, and continuous learning.
• Flex Work combines remote flexibility with in-person office or field time, requiring at least 50% of each quarter in person.
• Eligible compensation may include the hirify.global Bonus Plan or role-specific bonus, annual refresh stock grants, and comprehensive benefits.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.