Lead SOC Analyst- W2 Only
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Jobs via Dice is hiring a Lead SOC Analyst- W2 Only. This is a full-time role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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Responsibilities
- Lead advanced security event investigation and incident triage, including IOC validation, deep dive intrusion analysis, event correlation, forensic review, and determining when events meet incident thresholds to engage Incident Response
- Oversee and mentor Level 1 Analysts, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely execution of SOC processes, shift metrics, and event handling across SIEM portals.
- Collaborate closely with MDR Analysts on incident workflows, supporting detection, response, remediation activities, and cross team communication to drive proper incident resolution
- Optimize SOC technology by creating and tuning SIEM filters, dashboards, monitors, and collaborating with SIEM Engineers to refine alert logic and improve correlation performance
- Conduct proactive threat hunting, threat research, and leverage internal/external intelligence sources to enhance event enrichment, detection capability, and overall SOC maturity
- Troubleshoot and support IDS/IPS, firewalls, and security monitoring tools to resolve issues impacting detection quality, performance, or incident visibility
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG''s respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of recent technical experience in Information Security, System Administration, or Network Engineering, including experience in Information Security and MDR/SOC/Incident Response experience.
- Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required
- Strong knowledge of network security fundamentals, intrusion detection, incident detection/response, malware analysis, cyber forensics, SIEM concepts, and security best practices
- Proven hands on experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Tcl, Lua), programming (C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, .NET), packet analysis tools, and common security platforms (Google SecOps, MS Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Qradar, LogRhythm, SolarWinds)
- Demonstrated communication, analytical, client facing and problem solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in fast paced environments, off hours (nights/weekends/holidays), and shifting priorities
- Experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls (Snort, Cisco, Fortigate, Sourcefire), Windows and Unix based systems, LAN/WAN technologies, TCP/IP, OSI model, penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Nmap, Kali), and incident response workflows
- Ability to travel as required
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Where is the Lead SOC Analyst- W2 Only position at Jobs via Dice located?
This position is based in Washington. Jobs via Dice has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Lead SOC Analyst- W2 Only at Jobs via Dice earn?
Jobs via Dice has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Lead SOC Analyst- W2 Only role at Jobs via Dice posted?
This role was posted on March 20, 2026 (80 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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