Security Operations Analyst – Senior

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Overview: Job Title: Security Operations Analyst – Senior Location : Washington, DC: (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. ) Description: C3EL is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support security operations in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats while ensuring the protection of organizational systems and data. The selected candidate will provide advanced analysis and incident response support, as well as guidance to junior analysts. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM and other security tools to identify potential threats. - Analyze and investigate security incidents, including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access attempts. - Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. - Perform threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify emerging risks. - Correlate data from multiple sources to assess impact and recommend mitigation strategies. - Develop and maintain incident response procedures and playbooks. - Document incidents, findin...