SOC Analyst – Shift Lead

Guidehouse

SOC Analyst leading monitoring and response for cybersecurity incidents for Guidehouse's clients. Collaborating with internal teams and driving improvements in cybersecurity protocols while handling incidents.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Maryland, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor security alerts and events in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and perform initial triage, analysis, and escalation as needed.
Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and next steps.
Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with SOC procedures and reporting requirements.
Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams when appropriate.
Support threat detection, alert tuning, and ongoing improvement of SOC monitoring processes and playbooks.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, support investigations, and help protect enterprise systems and data.
Stay current on common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 overall years of work experience, 4+ years ideally of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical support role.
Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Have prior experience leading SOC shifts and mentoring jr. analysts.
Must be able to work full time and support SOC operations as needed.
US Citizenship is required.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityincident responsesecurity operationslog analysisSIEMendpoint securitynetwork securitythreat detectionalert tuningdocumentation accuracy

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsattention to detailcollaborationprioritizationmentoringleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeassociate's degreeCybersecurity certificationInformation Technology certificationComputer Science certificationPUBLIC TRUST