CBO - Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join our program supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications: Duties: - Active Public Trust clearance - B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - 2+ years of SOC Analyst experience - Strong knowledge of cybersecurity operations and incident response processes - Experience with SIEM platforms, preferably Microsoft Sentinel - Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat actor tactics - Experience analyzing logs from endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity systems - Familiarity with Microsoft Defender tools (Endpoint, Identity) and cloud platforms (AWS) - Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis - Familiarity with SOAR tools and automation workflows - Experience supporting federal or regulated environments (NIST, CUI, etc.) - Ability to perform threat hunting and advanced correlation analysis - Preferred certifications include but are not limited to - GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications - Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft security platform certifications - Relevant cloud...