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Security Operations Analyst (Senior)

Assurit
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
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      Assurit Cybersecurity

      Security Operations Analyst (Senior)

      • Washington, DC
      • Posted on April 23, 2026

      Assurit

      Assurit is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to support continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for a federal cybersecurity program.

      Location: Washington, DC (Onsite; limited remote flexibility)

      Responsibilities

      • Perform security analysis activities in accordance with established standards
      • Monitor systems for threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity
      • Analyze logs and alerts from security tools
      • Develop and execute daily security monitoring checklists
      • Conduct proactive threat hunting and continuous monitoring
      • Evaluate and improve security operations processes
      • Develop detection and response configurations for improved alerting and automation
      • Execute incident response activities per defined plans
      • Develop and maintain incident handling procedures
      • Ensure proper log retention for investigations
      • Generate security reports, metrics, and threat intelligence outputs

      Required Qualifications

      • 6 years of cybersecurity / SOC / threat analysis experience
      • Experience with SIEM tools and log analysis
      • Strong understanding of incident response and monitoring practices
      • Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA)

      Preferred Certifications

      • Security , CySA , GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent
      • CISSP (preferred for senior-level candidates)

      Clearance

      • Public Trust Required

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      Assurit is an award winning, certified small business headquartered in Fairfax, VA. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package inclusive of medical and dental coverage, as well as paid time off.

      Founded in 2013, Assurit has become a trusted provider of cybersecurity expertise to customers across federal, state and local governments, as well as the commercial sector. We are an employee-centric organization that focuses on the growth and development of our greatest asset – our people. We believe that if our Team is trained and educated, we will always be able to deliver our promise of customer success. If you enjoy work environments focused on continuous learning and growth, Assurit will be a great fit for you.

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      To apply for this job email your resume to denise.pho@assurit.com

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    • Vulnerability Scanning & Assessments
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    • Tabletop & Simulated Exercises
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