Required Skills: Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, rowdStrike, Defender, Carbon Black
Job Description
Title: Security Analyst
Location: Rockville, MD, or Tysons Corner, VA
Duration: 12+ months
Interview: Phone and F2F
Job description:
Key Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.)
Perform security event analysis and escalate incidents as required
Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
Review and analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR tools
Support security audits and compliance initiatives (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Assist in risk assessments and third-party security reviews
Develop and maintain incident response documentation
Work closely with IT, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams
Required Skills
4–7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity / Information Security
Strong hands-on experience with:
SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)
EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, Carbon Black)
Vulnerability tools (Nessus, Qualys)
Knowledge of:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
SOC monitoring & incident response
Firewalls & network security concepts
Experience with cloud security (Azure / AWS preferred)
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
CISSP, CEH, Security+, or equivalent certification
Experience in financial services / regulated environments
Familiarity with FINRA or SEC compliance standards
Nice to Have
Experience with automation or SOAR tools
Scripting knowledge (PowerShell / Python)
Insider threat monitoring experience