Security Operations Center Analyst

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🕒 April 30

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛡️ Security Operations

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Ardent

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2008

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Government

Ardent is a premier technology firm serving the public sector, focused on delivering mission-critical solutions. They specialize in data science and analytics, digital transformation, and location intelligence, helping organizations to make better decisions, modernize their systems, and decode spatial data. Ardent is committed to defending against man-made and natural threats, providing effective solutions such as cloud applications, cybersecurity, and spatial data science. They work closely with federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, to ensure national safety. Their solutions are tailored to thrive in complex environments, proven in case studies, and delivered with the speed and precision required by their clients' missions.

📋 Description

• Monitor security alerts and events in a 24x7 SOC environment. • Perform initial triage and validation of alerts to determine severity and impact. • Conduct advanced alert investigation and analyze security events across identity, endpoint, and network telemetry. • Handle Tier I escalation workflows and support Tier II incident response activities. • Coordinate incident containment efforts and escalate complex incidents to Tier III as needed. • Monitor log ingestion pipelines and ensure data sources are functioning properly. • Document incidents, findings, and response actions in accordance with SOC procedures. • Contribute to daily reporting and provide accurate shift handoff documentation. • Identify trends, anomalies, and potential threats through continuous monitoring and analysis. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incident resolution and improve detection capabilities.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity operations role. • Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response processes. • Strong understanding of alert triage, escalation procedures, and incident handling workflows. • Experience analyzing logs, alerts, and telemetry from identity, endpoint, and network systems. • Ability to work in a 24x7 operational environment, including shift-based coverage. • Must hold at least one of the following certifications or equivalent: GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or similar cybersecurity certification.

🏖️ Benefits

• competitive pay • comprehensive health coverage • flexible PTO • federal holidays off • tuition reimbursement • professional development support • wellness stipends • culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability