Senior SOC Operations Analyst – Public Trust

Peraton

Senior SOC Operations Analyst managing incident triage and cybersecurity impacts for federal programs. Directing continuity of operations and coordinating with external authorities while analyzing technology threats.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWarrenton • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage incident triage and coordination with analysis and detection sections to identify and analyze technology and cyber impacts to IT assets, network infrastructure (LAN/WAN), including applying security and ensure proper incident management and coordination.
Direct continuity of operations for emergency relocation of 24x7x365 operations to include uninterrupted telecommunications, computer systems, cybersecurity, and networks.
Organizes, supports, and manages the containment, investigation, and remediation efforts in regards to incidences.
Perform quality assurance of service desk actions and Remedy ticket submissions.
Monitor, respond, and catalog SOC and SIM emails as applicable.
Submit Remedy tickets as necessary to assist with keeping the triage console free of backlogs.
Supports incident response engagements, and partners with other incident response teams in maintaining an understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact client networks and assets.
Monitor and review multiple data sources, including intelligence, media, and law enforcement reporting, to identify cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Provide classified and unclassified cyber risk briefings and activity updates, to include but not limited to civilian government agencies and community stakeholders.
May be required to coordinate with external organizations, authorities, and senior level leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.
Experience and familiarity with network analytics including Netflow/PCAP analysis.
Understanding of cyber forensics concepts including malware, hunt, etc.
Demonstrated understanding of how both Windows and Linux systems are compromised.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance required.
Willing and able to travel up to 10-25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Incident TriageNetwork Infrastructure ManagementMalware AnalysisNetflow AnalysisPCAP AnalysisCybersecurity Incident ResponseQuality AssuranceRemedy Ticket ManagementData Source MonitoringThreat and Vulnerability Identification

Soft Skills

CoordinationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving