SOC Analyst II

Clearance: Active Secret Location: Leesburg, VA Shift: Day Team A: Sunday-Tuesday and alternating Wednesday's, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in a network security or SOC environment, a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ability to identify, document, and escalate security events in accordance with established procedures. Responsibilities - Perform initial response to identified cybersecurity incidents, assess potential impact, and determine the scope of attacks and affected systems. - Investigate, remediate, and resolve security incidents, escalating complex issues to Tier III support as necessary. - Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events using SOC tools to identify potential threats and anomalies. - Identify, investigate, and appropriately handle Events of Interest (EOIs), escalating as required. - Collect and analyze relevant data to support incident investigation and resolution. - Generate incident response documentation and reports in accordance with established procedures. - Manage incident-related communications, including initial notifications, follow-ups, requests for information, status updates, and resolution activities. - Document and track incidents through resolution, following established security operations and incident response procedures. Minimum Qualifications - Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security, a Security Operations Center (SOC), or a related IT security environment. - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; additional relevant work experience may be substituted for education. - Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security best practices, and incident response procedures. - Experience with security monitoring, event analysis, incident handling, and remediation. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with SOC and cybersecurity personnel. - Active DoD Secret security clearance required. At Foxhole Technology, we are committed to pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws for both applicants and our employee-owners. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number factors as permitted by law. Foxhole Technology offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement plans (401(k), Roth, and ESOP); life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and education and training assistance. Virginia Pay Range $90,000—$110,000 USD Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.