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Soc Analyst

TEKsystems
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soc Analyst position at TEKsystems?

Description

  • Prior experience with Microsoft Sentinel


About The Role

We're seeking an experienced SOC Analyst with strong expertise in security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) to join our team. In this role, you'll leverage Microsoft Sentinel and automation capabilities to enhance our threat detection and incident response operations while mentoring junior analysts and driving continuous improvement in our security operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and investigate complex security alerts and events using Microsoft Sentinel and integrated security tools
  • Design, develop, and maintain SOAR playbooks and automation workflows to streamline incident response processes
  • Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents, including log correlation, threat hunting, and advanced analytics
  • Lead incident response efforts for medium to high-severity security events, leveraging automated response capabilities
  • Create and optimize analytics rules, KQL queries, and detection logic within Microsoft Sentinel


Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a SOC or security operations role
  • Active GIAC certification (GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GSEC, or other relevant GIAC credential)
  • Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel (workspace management, analytics rules, KQL queries, workbooks, and incident management)
  • Demonstrated expertise in MS-Sentinel as SOAR and security automation (playbook development, workflow orchestration, API integrations)


Skills

Soc, Incident response, Security operations, Cyber security, Threat hunting, Information security, Security, Analysis, Malware, SOAR platforms, Splunk enterprise, Cloud

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)


Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fairfax,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $50 - $60

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