Futuresoft Consulting Inc · 7 hours ago
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Lawrenceville, GA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFutureSoft Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support advanced cybersecurity operations for a major public-sector organization in the State of Georgia. This role involves protecting enterprise information systems, monitoring security events, and responding to cybersecurity incidents in a regulated environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Continuously monitor security systems, networks, and endpoints for potential threats and vulnerabilities
Analyze security alerts, logs, and telemetry from SIEM and endpoint protection platforms
Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, unauthorized access, and suspicious activities
Perform root cause analysis and develop remediation strategies
Monitor and secure identity systems, including Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Investigate identity-based attacks, privilege escalation, and account compromise incidents
Support enforcement of identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls
Utilize Microsoft Defender tools and Microsoft Sentinel to identify advanced persistent threats and abnormal behaviors
Develop and refine detection rules, queries, and dashboards
Perform proactive threat hunting activities
Prepare detailed incident reports, investigation summaries, and technical documentation
Maintain records in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements
Present findings and recommendations to technical and management stakeholders
Work closely with IT, infrastructure, and security teams to coordinate response efforts
Participate in security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
Support continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity
Minimum of three (3) years of experience administering and securing Microsoft Active Directory environments
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM platforms
Proven experience in cybersecurity incident response and security operations
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Prior experience supporting government agencies or regulated environments
Professional certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, or Azure Security Engineer
Experience with cloud security and hybrid enterprise systems
Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks
Company
Futuresoft Consulting Inc
Since 1995, FutureSoft Consulting Inc. has provided strategic IT Consulting and Staff Augmentation to Fortune 5000 and Inc. 5000 companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase