Hiring: Cybersecurity SOC Analyst II Company: CHAOS Industries Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:26:44 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, Bash, CDN, LLM, Linux, PowerShell, Python, Root Cause Analysis, SIEM, SOC, Security Clearance, macOS About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or SOC operations Required Skills: •We are seeking a SOC Analyst II to join our growing Security Operations team and help defend the organization against evolving cyber threats. This role will support day-to-day monitoring, triage, investigation, and response activities across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and collaboration environments. •This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about operational cybersecurity. •Monitor and triage security alerts and events across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks •Investigate suspicious activity, indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, malware detections, and unauthorized access attempts •Escalate validated security incidents to senior analysts or engineering teams as appropriate •Support containment, remediation, and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents •Assist with root cause analysis and incident documentation Qualifications: •3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or SOC operations •Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including networking, endpoint security, identity management, and incident response •Operational familiarity with security monitoring and alert triage processes •In-depth knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud-based environments •Basic understanding of SIEM, EDR/XDR, phishing analysis, and log analysis •Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment •Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for government facilities and sensitive information •Demonstrated capacity to obtain additional security clearances as required by contract Compensation: •$110,000 - $160,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!