SOC Analyst with Security Clearance

Job Description

Company: Apex Systems

Location: Alexandria, US

Job #: 3009837 Apex Systems is currently hiring for a SOC Analyst with one of our DoD/ Government clients. This will be a ‘6-month contract to hire’ opportunity. You’ll work 5 days onsite each week in Alexandria, VA to defend the customer’s multi-domain, on-prem and cloud environments.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Onsite expectation: 5 days onsite per week

Clearance Level: Top Secret Contract Rate: $65-75 / Hourly on W2 Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• Active, DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance
• Security+ and CEH Certifications • 4-5+ years of relevant experience • Effective communication, problem solving, attention to detail Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Interact with the team daily to deliver on the customer’s requirements.
• Communicate with the team and other work centers to secure the customer’s cloud and on-prem environments.
• Triage and resolve events and incidents successfully defending the customer’s environments with multiple boundaries.
• Utilize technical knowledge, interpersonal skills and grit to solve challenging operational requirements.
• Provide Cyber Security Threat Hunting expertise and deep analysis of raw data from assets supporting Network Security Services, Endpoint Security Services, and Cybersecurity Data Analysis Services
• Proactively search and identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior which is indicative of malicious behavior that has not yet met the event/incident threshold, or has not been detected by automated security tools
• Assess data from multiple sources and navigates the cyber terrain to identify suspicious behavior
• Provide input to the daily CSOC Significant Activity Report, the daily CSOC Operations Update, and the Weekly CSOC Status Report.

Why Join our Mission: Join a mission-driven team where your work has a direct impact on securing critical environments for a DoD customer. As a SOC Analyst, you’ll play a key role in protecting multi domain networks across on prem and cloud infrastructures—helping ensure today’s operations are secure and tomorrow’s challenges are met with smarter, stronger defenses.

Here, people truly are the differentiator. You’ll contribute to meaningful, high visibility projects while growing your skills, advancing your career, and making a real difference in the security of our nation’s most vital systems.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Annie Wade at Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs

At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve. Our commitment to the military community is reflected in our robust veteran hiring initiatives, military-friendly workplace policies, and nationally recognized programs. We value the leadership, discipline, and mission-first mindset that military professionals bring to our team. Join us in continuing your mission. Why Apex is a Top Choice for Veterans and Military Talent:

• Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years.
• Transition Programs: DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options.
• Veteran Hiring Commitment: We actively partner with multiple veteran and military organizations that specialize in IT upskilling and certification training, helping service members and veterans transition into high-demand tech careers
• Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families.

Apex Benefits

Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.

We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and reso

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