cFocus Software seeks a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to join our program supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications:
Active Public Trust clearance
B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of SOC Analyst experience
Expert knowledge of incident response, threat hunting, and detection engineering
Advanced experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender tools
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary tactics
Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis techniques
Ability to analyze logs across identity, endpoint, network, and cloud environments
Strong knowledge of AWS logs (CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs) and enterprise security tools
Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language) and advanced correlation analysis
Deep understanding of NIST frameworks (800-53, 800-61, 800-92) and Zero Trust principles
Experience with SOAR platforms and automation (Logic Apps, Sentinel playbooks)
Experience supporting federal environments and compliance (CUI, FTI, NIST, IRS 1075)
Experience leading incident response engagements and reporting to leadership
Preferred certifications include but are not limited to
GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications
Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft security platform certifications