Cybersecurity SOC Analyst II (Defense)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity SOC Analyst II (Cybersecurity): Monitoring, triage, and response activities across enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure with an accent on threat analysis and incident remediation. Focus on identifying malicious behavior patterns, tuning detection rules, and ensuring compliance with CMMC and NIST frameworks.

Location: Hawthorne, California, United States. Must be a U.S. Citizen

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000

Company

hirify.global is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to provide domain dominance.

What you will do

• Monitor and triage security alerts across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks.
• Investigate indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, and malware to support containment and recovery.
• Administer and tune security platforms including Microsoft GCC High, Crowdstrike, and Azure Sentinel.
• Develop detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures to improve operational maturity.
• Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to improve organizational security posture.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or SOC operations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for government facilities and sensitive information.
• Experience with EDR/XDR (e.g., Crowdstrike) and SIEM (e.g., Azure Sentinel) platforms.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud-based environments.
• Ability to obtain additional security clearances as required by contract.

Nice to have

• Active Security Clearance.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with utilizing and monitoring AI and LLM tools within a SOC.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-900, or Network+.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, and HSA.
• Unlimited PTO and 'No meeting Fridays'.
• Free daily lunch and casual dress code.
• Competitive base salaries, pre-IPO stock option grants, and relocation assistance.