Senior SOC Engineer
Senior SOC Engineer
Location: Hybrid / Washington, DC Metro Area
Job Type: Full-Time | Clearance Required: Public Trust (or eligibility)
Company: EastBay Systems
Job ID: 459
EastBay Systems has been providing IT and cybersecurity services to private and federal government customers for 18 years. We specialize in Cybersecurity Program Management, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), SOC Support, and Secure Software Development. Our mission is to protect public sector systems and data by delivering results-driven, security-first solutions aligned with federal regualtory requirements and mission.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer to oversee a team of cybersecurity professionals. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in incident response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring, along with a deep understanding of cloud and on-prem environments. This position requires both technical leadership and strategic insight to help shape the client’s cybersecurity defense posture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts and cybersecurity engineers supporting 24/7 operations
Manage daily incident response activities, threat hunting, and triage of security alerts across hybrid environments (on-prem and Azure)
Oversee monitoring and analysis of tools including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, and CrowdStrike EDR
Review and develop detection rules based on MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and incident trends
Produce executive briefings, incident reports, and threat intelligence summaries
Correlate CVEs and vulnerabilities from Qualys with active threat actor TTPs
Conduct tabletop exercises and attack simulations to strengthen incident response readiness
Support the development and maintenance of SOPs, playbooks, and escalation procedures
Collaborate with federal stakeholders to improve overall SOC maturity and performance
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in a SOC leadership or senior analyst role
Deep knowledge of SIEM platforms (preferably Microsoft Sentinel), EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender), and incident response processes
Strong understanding of Azure and hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, NIST 800-53, and other federal cybersecurity standards
Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language) and security automation (e.g., Logic Apps)
Proven ability to write clear, actionable reports and briefings for both technical and executive audiences
US Citizenship required; Public Trust clearance or eligibility
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting cybersecurity operations for a federal agency
Certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, Azure Security Engineer (SC-200), or equivalent
Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development
Experience using threat intelligence platforms and ingesting data from FS-ISAC, CISA, and commercial feeds
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and federal holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Join EastBay Systems and become part of a cybersecurity mission that protects our nation’s systems and supports critical federal operations.
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