Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst

Capital One

Cyber Security Analyst role at Capital One to handle network security and incident response. Requires experience in cyber investigations within a Security Operations Center.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $161,800 - $184,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security operations, including incident handling, log investigation, and network protocol analysis. Proficient in using SIEM tools and conducting thorough Cyber Security investigations to protect infrastructure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cyber Security ExperienceSIEM Tool ProficiencyPacket Capture AnalysisLog InvestigationIncident Handling

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Hard Skills

Network Protocol AnalysisLog InvestigationIncident HandlingPacket Capture AnalysisCyber Security InvestigationsNetwork Traffic AnalysisCloud Log AnalysisApplication Log AnalysisSystem Log AnalysisSecurity Operations Center Experience

Soft Skills

TrainingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSPSecurity+CEHGCIHGCFAAWS Security

Industry Keywords

Cyber Security Operations CenterSecurity Information and Event ManagementMalicious Actor IdentificationInfrastructure Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC)
Analyze network protocols and infrastructure
Conduct log investigation and incident handling
Identify and stop malicious actors targeting Capital One's infrastructure
Train and mentor teammates

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
At least 4 years of experience in Cyber Security or Information Technology
At least 4 years of experience working with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool
At least 4 years of experience with system, cloud, application or network logs
At least 4 years of experience with network traffic
At least 4 years of experience with Packet Capture (PCAP) analysis
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
6+ years of experience conducting Cyber Security investigations (Preferred)
6+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) (Preferred)
6+ years of experience working with SIEM’s and evaluating SIEM alerts (Preferred)
6+ years of experience administering or investigating Mac OS or Linux OS (Preferred)
One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, CEH, GCIH, GCFA, or AWS Security (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits