Tier 1 SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Tier 1 SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitoring security alerts and performing initial triage for the Congressional Budget Office with an accent on SIEM tools and incident validation. Focus on utilizing Microsoft Sentinel and Defender to detect threats and escalating confirmed incidents to Tier II analysts.

Location: Remote (Must have active Public Trust clearance)

Company

hirify.global is a technical services provider supporting government programs including the Congressional Budget Office.

What you will do

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools, specifically Microsoft Sentinel.
• Perform initial triage and validation of alerts to determine legitimacy.
• Escalate confirmed or suspicious incidents to Tier II analysts according to procedures.
• Document incidents, findings, and actions taken within ticketing systems.
• Assist with log review across identity, endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly SOC reports to maintain situational awareness of threats.

Requirements

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and SOC operations.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel preferred) and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Basic knowledge of networking, cloud environments, and operating systems (Windows/macOS).
• Relevant certifications such as Security+ or CySA+.

Nice to have

• Advanced certifications: GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or CEH.
• Microsoft Sentinel or general Microsoft security platform certifications.
• Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS security).
• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPM.