SOC Analyst-Tier 3 Shift Lead (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Analyst-Tier 3 Shift Lead (Cybersecurity): Supervise SOC analysts, perform hands-on alert triage and investigations, and drive process improvements in a high-stakes security operations center with an accent on team performance, incident leadership, and operational excellence. Focus on leading high-severity incident responses, enforcing playbook adherence, and maintaining investigation quality under pressure.

Location: Onsite required in Topeka, KS, USA

Company

Veteran-owned small business providing top-tier cybersecurity services, recognized as Best Places to Work and on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list.

What you will do

• Supervise and mentor SOC analysts, assign workloads, and conduct performance check-ins.
• Perform daily alert triage, lead moderate to high-severity investigations, and validate classifications.
• Serve as first escalation point, coordinate incident responses, and drive investigations to conclusions.
• Review investigations for quality, approve cases, and enforce documentation standards.
• Maintain and update SOC playbooks, identify inefficiencies, and integrate lessons learned.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, support audits, reporting, and shift handoffs.

Requirements

• Onsite required in Topeka, KS, USA
• Prior experience as SOC Analyst or Senior Analyst with demonstrated leadership in investigations.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM (Splunk or equivalent), EDR tools, network, authentication, and endpoint telemetry.
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ (or equivalent); experience in incident response or threat hunting.
• Scripting/query experience (SPL, KQL, SQL, Python); familiarity with NIST, CIS, CJIS frameworks.
• Strong documentation, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure.

Nice to have

• GCIH, GCIA, GCED or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in regulated or government environments and case management platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary paid twice per month.
• 100% company-covered medical premiums, 401k with 100% match on first 4%.
• 3 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays, paternity/maternity leave.
• Monthly cell phone and home internet reimbursement.
• Investment in training and certifications; new business incentives and contribution rewards.