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Join to apply for the Senior SOC Analyst role at Motion Recruitment Join to apply for the Senior SOC Analyst role at Motion Recruitment Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. A growing cyber security consulting firm is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join a mission-driven team supporting a high-visibility enterprise security program. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst with a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and mentoring junior SOC personnel. The Senior Analyst will lead complex investigations, conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis, and help refine SOC procedures and detection strategies. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and remediation Conduct proactive threat hunting and forensics to identify indicators of compromise Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior analysts and SOC team members Contribute to the development and refinement of detection rules, response procedures, and SOC documentation Collaborate across teams to enhance threat visibility and security posture Support after-hours SOC response on a rotating schedule Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a SOC or incident response environment Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, and threat hunting techniques Strong understanding of network, host, and cloud-based attack surfaces Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to SOC maturity Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, CEH Excellent communication skills—able to brief both technical and non-technical stakeholders Posted By: Patrick Fuller Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Security Operations Center Analyst” roles. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - Mid Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Washington, DC $120.00-$125.00 2 weeks ago Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Security Operations With Incident Response (IR) - (Hybrid) Herndon, VA $90,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Information Security Analyst (SOC 2 Compliance) Fairfax, VA $92,400.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - TS Washington, DC $92,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Bethesda, MD $70,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days ago FBI Special Agent: Cybersecurity/IT Expertise Arlington, VA $99,461.00-$128,329.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $69.00-$73.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $90,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks ago Junior Security Operation Center Analyst Information Security Analyst – Strategic Services Fairfax, VA $105,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Cyber Defense - Junior Security Operations Center/Incident Response Analyst (REMOTE) Washington, DC $90,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motion Recruitment

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