SOC Analyst

About Fusion Technology

Fusion Technology LLC is a HUBZone-certified small business located near the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Headquarters in West Virginia. Since its founding in 2007 by an engineer, the company has focused on delivering comprehensive IT services supporting mission-critical U.S. Government operations and the Intelligence Community.

Work Location and Travel

The role is predominantly remote, with approximately 95% remote work. Candidates should be prepared to travel onsite roughly once every six weeks, though this may be subject to change.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a security-cleared professional capable of obtaining a Public Trust clearance from the Department of Homeland Security. A Bachelor's degree combined with three years of relevant experience in enterprise IT services and cybersecurity technical support is required.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Proven expertise with network and security management tools, focusing on SIEM and evolving toward SOAR platform usage.
• Experience deploying, managing, and maintaining SOC services and systems in hybrid on-premises and cloud enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with a broad range of security and networking technologies to enable effective collaboration with engineering teams.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex and evolving technical environments.
• Independent self-starter who manages time efficiently.
• Working knowledge of cloud services such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels including engineers, operations staff, and management.
• Hands-on experience or knowledge of technologies including Splunk ES, Tenable, CrowdStrike, Lookout, Swimlane, Axonius, and Windows or Linux administration is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, configure, patch, upgrade, and optimize cybersecurity tools, applications, and monitoring devices.
• Manage SIEM applications to consolidate data from operating systems, IDS, IPS, firewalls, proxy servers, DLP, antivirus, vulnerability scanning tools, and other relevant security systems.
• Improve and sustain data interfaces involving operations, network, SOC, and operating systems inputs into the SIEM, collaborating closely with ISSOs for asset categorization and prioritization.
• Monitor DHS S&T systems and networks to identify malicious activity using advanced security technologies and respond promptly to security alerts.
• Analyze system vulnerabilities, cyber threat intelligence, and attack patterns.
• Respond to security incidents and provide effective incident response actions.
• Support development of incident response playbooks and long-term cybersecurity policies and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with various S&T service units to resolve shared cybersecurity challenges.
• Document incident reports and actions performed by the SOC team.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate findings efficiently to management and peer teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Fusion Technology offers competitive compensation aligned with market standards, enhanced by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support financial security and well-being. Benefits include a best-in-class matching 401(k) plan, healthcare coverage through Meritain, employer health savings account contributions, vision and dental plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid personal leave, and opportunities for certifications and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company fosters an inclusive work environment and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, citizenship, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.