**Req ID:** RQ213641 **Type of Requisition:** Regular **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret **Public Trust/Other Required:** None **Job Family:** Cyber and IT Risk Management **Skills:** Security Incident Response,Security Information and Event Management (SIEM),Security Operations **Experience:** 5 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes **Job Description:** We are seeking a highly-capable **SOC Tier 3 Analyst** to lead advanced threat detection and response operations in our Security Operations Center (SOC). This role involves acting as a key subject matter expert to identify, investigate, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats and maintain enterprise security resilience. The **SOC Tier 3 Analyst** will work closely with internal teams, clients, and external threat intelligence partners to proactively secure systems, networks, and ensure data integrity while serving as an escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts. **Key Responsibilities:** + Serve as the senior analyst and escalation point for Tier 1 & Tier 2 in security incident handling. + Perform advanced threat hunting and forensic investigations (network, endpoint, cloud). + Lead incident response activities, including coordination, containment, eradication, and long-term remediation. + Develop and refine SIEM detection rules and automation playbooks to improve SOC efficacy. + Analyze and interpret logs, packet captures, and alerts to identify anomalous activities. + Provide actionable threat intelligence to enhance defenses and support strategic decisions. + Drive process improvement, mentoring, and training initiatives for the SOC team. + Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations, and relevant cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS). + Interface with stakeholders to provide threat landscape briefings, status reports, and post-incident reviews. + Participate in red/blue teaming and tabletop exercises to validate SOC preparedness. **Required Qualifications:** + **Education:** Technical Training, Certification(s), or Degree **required** ; bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred + **Experience:** At least 5 years of combined experience in cybersecurity incident handling, SOC operations, and threat intelligence analysis. + **US Citizenship required.** + **Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance** + Relevant industry certifications [e.g., CISSP, Security+, GIAC-GCIH, CEH, GCIA, GCFA, OSCP]. + Expertise with security technologies, including SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight), network monitoring tools, and endpoint detection solutions. + Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or other languages. + Hands-on experience performing forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. + Strong knowledge of security protocols, intrusion vectors, malware behavior, and remediation techniques. + Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to handle high-pressure situations. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Degree and/or advanced certifications in cybersecurity. + Experience integrating threat intelligence in SIEM and SOC processes. + Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in SOC workflows. + Familiarity with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). **Location:** Hybrid at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, Louisiana **GDIT IS YOUR PLACE** _At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do._ **● Growth:** AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities **● Support:** An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals **● Rewards:** Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off **● Flexibility:** Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home **● Community:** Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace **OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY** Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters. The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $129,375. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans